El Día de los Muertos Quiz

What is El Día de los Muertos primarily a celebration of?

• Scary stories

• Joyful remembrance of loved ones

• Harvest festival

• New Year

During which Catholic holidays is El Día de los Muertos celebrated?

• Christmas and Easter

• All Saints Day and All Souls Day

• Lent and Pentecost

• Good Friday and Easter Monday

What do locals believe monarch butterflies represent during El Día de los Muertos?

• Spirits of the departed

• Change of seasons

• Good luck

• New beginnings

What are ofrendas?

• Traditional dances

• Altars to honor loved ones

• Special meals

• Fireworks displays

What is Pan de Muerto?

• A type of flower

• A traditional dance

• A bread used to decorate ofrendas

• A type of incense

What flower is commonly used for decoration during El Día de los Muertos?

• Roses

• Lilies

• Cempasúchil (Marigolds)

• Daisies

What is papel picado?

• A type of bread

• A paper decoration with intricate designs

• A traditional song

• A type of incense

What do calacas symbolize in El Día de los Muertos?

• Wealth

• Happiness of the afterlife

• Fear

• Longevity

What are calaveras often made of?

• Wood

• Metal

• Sugar or chocolate

• Clay

What is the purpose of lighting candles on ofrendas?

• To create warmth

• To guide spirits home

• To celebrate birthdays

• To ward off evil spirits