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Inglés - B1 (B1.3) - Day of the Dead

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What is the purpose of the Day of the Dead festival in Mexican culture?

To mourn the dead

To celebrate the living

To remember and honor the dead (correct)

To forget about the dead

What emotions does the Day of the Dead festival evoke?

Sadness and grief

Joy and happiness

Fear and anxiety

Generosity and love (correct)

What is the significance of the torn flowers in the Day of the Dead festival?

They represent sadness and loss

They symbolize new life

They convey a sense of going beyond life (correct)

They are used as decoration only

What cultural influences have shaped Mexican culture?

Both pre-Hispanic Meso-American cultures and European influence Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to remember memories according to the text?

Because forgetting is easy in the world Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of including new things in the Day of the Dead celebration?

To preserve tradition while including new things Signup and view all the answers

How does Mexican culture view the dead?

As a part of life to be faced Signup and view all the answers

What is the Day of the Dead festival a celebration of?

Life Signup and view all the answers

How long has the Day of the Dead festival been celebrated?

Multi-centuries Signup and view all the answers

What is the atmosphere of the Day of the Dead festival?

Bright and colorful Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Day of the Dead is a festival in Mexican culture to celebrate the dead.
It is a time of generosity, richness of color, and family gatherings.
The celebration is a demonstration of love and remembrance, not sadness.
The atmosphere is created by torn flowers, conveying a sense of going beyond life.
It is a multi-century experience exploring the boundary between the living and the dead.
Mexican culture is a mix of pre-Hispanic Meso-American cultures and European influence.
Memories are important in a world where forgetting is easy.
The celebration is a way of preserving tradition while including new things.
The dead are not seen as something to be feared, but rather as a part of life to be faced.
Day of the Dead is a celebration of life and a way to continue living on the memories of others.