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Which holiday combines the ancient Aztec custom of celebrating ancestors with All Souls' Day?
Which holiday combines the ancient Aztec custom of celebrating ancestors with All Souls' Day?
- Halloween
- Thanksgiving
- Day of the Dead (correct)
- Easter
When is Day of the Dead mostly celebrated in Mexico?
When is Day of the Dead mostly celebrated in Mexico?
- November 1 and 2 (correct)
- January 1 and 2
- October 31 and November 1
- December 25 and 26
What do people set up in their homes for the spirits to find their way back to their relatives?
What do people set up in their homes for the spirits to find their way back to their relatives?
- Birthday cake
- Candlelit altar (correct)
- Fireworks
- Christmas tree
What do people place on the altar for their deceased ancestors?
What do people place on the altar for their deceased ancestors?
Where do families go for a big party during Day of the Dead?
Where do families go for a big party during Day of the Dead?
What is the purpose of Day of the Dead?
What is the purpose of Day of the Dead?
What is the significance of setting up a candlelit altar in homes during Day of the Dead?
What is the significance of setting up a candlelit altar in homes during Day of the Dead?
What types of items are placed on the altar during Day of the Dead?
What types of items are placed on the altar during Day of the Dead?
When did Spanish invaders bring the holiday of All Souls' Day to Mexico?
When did Spanish invaders bring the holiday of All Souls' Day to Mexico?
Where is Day of the Dead mostly celebrated?
Where is Day of the Dead mostly celebrated?