Día de los Muertos Spanish culture
What is the best way to describe this holiday
A time when family members who died are remembered
This is an important social ritual that the Latino people see as ...
A way of recognizing the cycle of life and death that is human existence
What is the scent of marigold believed to do
Attract the souls of the dead and draw them back
What helps the returning souls find their way back
Candle light, scents and flowers
What is prepared for the dead during the time called "Todos Santos"
Food and drinks
The "angelitos" or the ....... return first
Children
What is the common principle for Día de los Muertos
Continum of life
What do they decorate the gravesite with and what do they do there
Decorate the graves with flowers, enjoy picinics, eat the favorite food of the dead and societly interact
Where do people celebrate Día de los Muertos
In their houses and in cemeteries
Although associated with the dead, this celebration is also portrayed as a period full of ...
Life, happiness, color, food, family and fun
Where is Día de los Muertos celebrated
Mexico, ecuador, guatmeala, and other areas in central and south america
What day does the family typically visit the gravesite
November 2
What is the official day of Día de los Muertos
November 2
When is it typically celebrated
October 31 - november 2
What are the common foods eaten on Día de los Muertos
Pon de los Muertos, candy in the shape of a skull and coffins, tamales and mole
What "ofrendas" are set up on the altars in the home
Portraits, personal goods, clothing, favorite foods and poessions
What are the 2 main symbols of this holiday
Skulls and skeletons
This holiday is believed to welcome the ...
Souls of the dead
What do these dates correspond with
The catholic celebrations of all saints day and all souls day
In what part of Mexico is the celebration of greater importance and why
Urban setting is less and rural is more
