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The Day of the Dead is not a morbid occasion, but a ___ one.

happy

Describe an ofrenda

An ofrenda is an alter set up to honor the deceased

The Day of the Dead combines the customs of what 2 cultures?

Aztec, Christian (Catholic - All Souls Day)

What is the Spanish term for the the spirits of the little children?

Los Angelitos

What is English term for the flower of the dead?

Marigold

What country most famous for its celebration of "El dis de los muertos"?

Mexico

Where is an ofrenda set up?

Peoples houses

Who is La Catrina (Lady of the Dead)

The image depicts a female skeleton dressed only in a hat representing the upper class clothes of a European of her time.

How do people celebrate the Day of the Dead?

The most common ways of celebrating the Day of the Dead in Mexico include: setting up an altar with offerings, cleaning and decorating graves, holding all-night graveside vigils, telling stories about the deceased, and making (or buying) and exchanging sugar skulls and other sweets.

El 2 de noviembre

a. Day of the Dead for adults b. Day of the Dead for the children

El 1 de noviembre

a. Day of the Dead for the children b. Day of the Dead for adults

How do you say, --Day of the Dead?

a. Libro de vida b. Día de los Muertos

Ofrenda

an offering; refers to the goods set out on the altars

What public place (in English) do families spruce up and decorate with flowers, candles, and may prepare for a picnic during the vigil?

cemetery

Papel picado

colorful tissue paper with intricate, festive designs cut out

incense that goes on ofrenda

el copal

bread of the dead

el pan de muertos

paper cut out decorations

el papel picado

Main decoration

happy skulls/skeletons

What is the meaning of "ofrenda"?

offering

Calacas

skeleton figures

What is the main symbol of the Days of the Dead?

skull/skeleton

What is Dia de los Muertos?

Dia de los Muertos is a holiday for remembering and honouring those who have passed. It is a festive, joyous time of celebration.

What is the Spanish name of the holiday that honors loved ones?

El Día de los Muertos

What day is set aside for the remembrance of deceased infants and children?

November 1st

Why do people celebrate the Day of the Dead?

People celebrate Dia de los Muertos to honor their deceased loves ones. It is a loving ritual, full of joy and remembrance. Dia de los Muertos allows the dead to live again. During this time it is believed that the deceased return to their earthly homes to visit and rejoice with their loved ones.

What things are placed in an ofrenda?

Pictures of the deceased, candles, incense, Things the deceased liked

Calavera

Sugar skulls

How do they prepare ahead of time

They prepare by cleaning and/or decorating the tombs and surrounding area

4 idems an ofrenda must have

Water, fire (candle), earth (corn), wind (papel picado)

What did la Catrina represent?

a. a lady who died b. a political cartoon showing that the rich and poor are all bones in the end.

What is Papel picado

a. colorful tissue paper with intricate, festive designs cut out b. flowers

bread of the dead is a symbol of the departed. How do you say it?

a. dia de los muertos b. Pan de los muertos

what are the 4 elements represented in an Ofrenda

a. fire, water, earth, wind b. sand, grasshoppers, mole, water

Calaveras are____?

a. graves b. skulls made of sugar c. tombs

What in a person's house could include: pictures of the dead, candles, food, drink, and many other things?

altar (la ofrenda)

What is "Pan de muerto"?

bread of the dead

Pan de los muertos

bread of the dead is a symbol of the departed.

Official flower

marigolds

What is the purpose of day of the dead

to honor deceased loved ones


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