WW: leer dia de los muertos

When someone died, they were buried in a beautiful tomb, that was built beneath homes, meaning that they could still remain close to their living family members.

• si

• no

This holiday honors the dead with festivals and celebrations that include Aztec rituals and the –––––––– religion.

(a)  

Dia de los Muertos is a very solemn and dark holiday

• si

• no

(a)   is recognized as a natural part of life, and is meant to be seen in a positive way.

A popular symbol that is often seen during this holiday are called calacas and calaveras,which are skeletons and skulls

• si

• no

_____ are the official flower of Dia de los muertos

• orchids

• roses

• marigolds

• tulipd

Originally, this holiday, an (a)   holiday, was celebrated for an entire month

When the (a)   conquistadores, or ruler of a location, arrived and converted Mexico into a Catholic country, the celebration became intertwined with All Saints Day (November 1st)and All Souls Day (November 2nd).

This holiday is often celebrated in Latin America, and primarily in Mexico, where the holiday began. It has been celebrated, for what is believed to be,over 500 years.

• si

• no

Answer explanation

3500 years