Day of the Dead - basic

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Halloween and The Day of the Dead are the same thing.

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False

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At the cemetery, what do families do?

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Clean and decorate tombs, tell stories

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The Spanish translation for Day of the Dead is:

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Día de los Muertos

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The sugary bread often placed on altars is called:

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pan de muerto

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The celebration of Día de los Muertos comes from a combination of the following cultures; _________, Spanish.

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Aztec

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When is the Day of the Dead celebrated? Same day as Halloween, May 5

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November 1 & 2

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Who traditionally celebrates the Day of the Dead?

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people of Mexican and Latin American heritage

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On November 1 many Mexican families spend the night

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by the graves of their relatives

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What is the belief that Day of the Dead centers on?

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The souls of deceased family members return to visit the family

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What are some of the traditional things placed on an altar (ofrenda)?

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photos of the person/people being honored, food, and candles