El Día de los Muertos

You will be researching a traditional holiday called "Day of the Dead." Here are some suggested sites, but you may use any resources on the Internet to find the answers to tthe questions below.
http://azcentral.com/ent/dead/
http://www.holidays.net/halloween/muertos.htm
http://www.mythinglinks.org/DayOfDead.html
http://www.public.iastate.edu/~rjsalvad/scmfaq/muertos.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Day_of_the_Dead
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A red asterisk (*) indicates required questions.

  1. What is "El Día de los Muertos?"*


  1. When is it celebrated (specific dates)?*


  1. In which country is it most celebrated?*


  1. Name 5 things a family might do to celebrate Day of the Dead.*


  1. What is an ofrenda?What can be found on an ofrenda (Name at least 5 items)*


  1. What are calaveras?*


  1. What flower is typically associated with this holiday?*


  1. What is the timeline of events that happens for a typical celebration f Day of the Dead?*


  1. How did the Spanish Ivasion change this holiday? Use www.azcentral.com/ent/dead to help you find this answer.*


  1. Name 3 similarities and 3 differences between Day of the Dead and Halloween.*


  1. Where do people honoring their dead spend the night on November 1st?*
    at school
    at church
    the cemetery
    at home


  1. What covers the path that leads to the cemetary?*
    crushed stone
    ashes
    flower petals
    grass


  1. What is the name of the decorated sugar skulls sold at open air markets?*
    la mariposa
    calavera de azúcar
    el cempasúchil
    el ataúd


  1. What is the sauce called that is made from chiles and chocolate?*
    tamale
    salsa
    paella
    mole


  1. What is Pan de Muerto*
    special bread
    skeleton cookie
    sugar skull
    a flower





Departamento de Lenguas
McCallie School
Chattanooga, TN