Understanding Día de los Muertos

What is the date of El Día de los Muertos?

• November 1

• November 1 and 2

• October 31

• December 25

What is the primary purpose of El Día de los Muertos?

• To celebrate the harvest

• To honor the dead

• To celebrate independence

• To welcome the new year

What is an 'ofrenda'?

• A type of food

• A musical instrument

• An altar for the dead

• A traditional dance

What is 'papel picado'?

• A type of bread

• A decoration

• A musical instrument

• A traditional dance

What does the small sphere in the center of 'pan de muerto' represent?

• A heart

• A skull

• A flower

• A sun

What do the four channels on 'pan de muerto' represent?

• Rivers

• Bones

• Roads

• Stars

What is a 'calaca'?

• A type of bread

• A skeleton

• A flower

• A candle

In which country is El Día de los Muertos primarily celebrated?

• Spain

• Mexico

• Argentina

• Brazil

What type of product is 'papel picado' considered?

• Industrial

• Agricultural

• Artisanal

• Technological

During which festival is 'pan de muerto' used?

• Christmas

• Easter

• El Día de los Muertos

• Independence Day