«Día de los muertos» is a traditional ____ holiday.

Hispanic

«Día de los muertos» is a time of ____.

Remembering and Rejoicing

«Día de los muertos» is celebrated in ____.

México, Ecuador, Guatemala, and countries with Latinos.

The Spanish conquistadores saw ____ practicing a ritual that mocked death.

The first nations

The Day of the dead ritual has been practiced by local people for at least ____ years.

3,000 years

This holiday is a celebration of remembering ____.

the dead and the continuity of life

The Day of the Dead is celebrated on ____.

November 1st and November 2nd

____ is dedicated to the remembrance of deceased infants and children.

November 1st

____ is dedicated to the remembrance of deceased adults.

November 2nd

In mid-October, what do markets display for the holiday?

Skeletons (toys, figurines,
sweets)
Papel Picado
Floral wreaths and crosses
Candles
Fresh flowers
-cempasúchiles (marigolds)
-barro de obispo
Sugar or chocolate skulls and

Pan de muerto

What is a marigold flower called in Spanish?

cempasúchiles

What do most celebrations include?

Decoration and family
gathering at cemetery
 Special foods
 Ofrendas (offerings) on
altars
 Religious rites

What does the marigold symbolize?

The short duration of life