Trivia
Día de los Muertos Trivia
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14 Questions
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1. What flower is used in the celebration of Día de Los Muertos?
Answer
Marigold
2. What are Calaveras?
Answer
Skulls
Calavera is a direct translation of skull in English. Within the context of Día de los Muertos, calaveras may refer to a sugar/candy skull, a clay decoration, or face paintings.
3. When does Día de los Muertos take place?
Answer
November 1 - 2
4. What is Día de los Angelitos?
Answer
The celebration of deceased children
During the first 24 hours of Día de los Muertos beginning midnight, November 1, it is believed the spirits of deceased children cross over from the spirit world to visit loved ones.
Sometimes referred to as "Día de los Innocentes."
5. Which two Catholic holidays are incorporated in or coincide with Día de los Muertos?
Answer
All Saints Day and All Souls Day
On the Catholic calendar, All Saints day Occurs on November 1 and All Souls Day occurs on November 2.
6. What is the importance of candles for the Ofrenda?
Answer
Candles aid in guiding the visiting spirits
7. What is the Ofrenda?
Answer
Food and other offerings for the visiting spirits
Meaning "Offering" in Spanish, ofrendas often contain food offerings alongside pictures and other items representing the departed. Often set upon a table adorned with a tablecloth and further decorated with flowers and candles.
8. When are adults celebrated?
Answer
The second day, November 2
9. What are the origins of Día de los Muertos?
Answer
Aztec and other Nahua traditions
Contemporary celebrations of Día de los Muertos have their roots in the traditions of the Aztecs and other Nahua people inhabiting modern-day Mexico and Central America some 3,000 years ago. To assist the soul of a departed loved one in their journey through the Land of the Dead, families offered food, water, and other items.
10. What are the colorful paper cutouts used for decoration referred to as?
Answer
Papel picado
Of the four classical elements (earth, water, air, fire) represented by the ofrenda, the "paper picado" component represents air.
11. What other name is Día de los Muertos known by?
Answer
Día de los difuntos
12. When was Día de los Muertos celebrated before the Spanish arrived in the Americas?
Answer
Late July - Early August
Originally celebrated in late July into August, the date of the celebration was changed by the Spanish to coincide with the Catholic holiday's of All Saints Day (Nov 1) and All Souls Day (Nov 2).
13. What was the date of Día de los Muertos changed to the date it is celebrated today?
Answer
To convert indigenous people to Catholicism
14. What Mexican sweet bread dish is often made during Día de los Muertos?
Answer
Pan de Muerto
