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What does the grandmother bring every November?
Which flower is specifically mentioned as part of the celebration?
What do the families use to create an altar?
What is a common drink served during the celebration?
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In the context of the poem, what does the sad skeleton do to amuse itself?
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What type of music does the dead orchestra play?
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How are the dead depicted as they moved?
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What happens to the dead during the celebration, according to the poem?
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What did the bride and groom wear during their wedding ceremony?
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What unusual event happened after the wedding ceremony?
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What were the deceased people made of in the kitchen?
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What happened to the skeleton while rowing on the sea?
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How did the skeleton react when it realized it was drowning?
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What do the candles drawn on the pavement signify?
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What activity does the grandmother perform on the Day of the Dead?
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What is suggested about the fate of the newlyweds after their honeymoon?
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What is depicted in the illustration on page 10?
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Which of the following scenes involves food preparation?
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What theme is evident in the illustrations on pages 17 and 18?
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What kind of imagery is depicted with the skeleton on page 16?
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What cultural celebration is primarily depicted throughout the illustrations?
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Which pair of characters appears together in the wedding ceremony illustration on page 22?
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What is a common element seen among the illustrations of skeletons?
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What unique item is featured alongside the burning candle on page 11?
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Study Notes
El Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead)
- El Día de Muertos is a celebration that honors the deceased.
- The grandmother returns every November, bringing traditional foods and items to make altars for the dead.
- Traditional items include torn paper with skulls, pink bread with sugar, strawberry atole, cempasúchil flowers, tortillas, avocados, copal, orange blossoms, chocolate, corn, tamales, oranges, bananas, pigs and birds made of bread.
- These items are used to create an altar with pictures of the deceased, such as family members, pets, etc.
- The grandmother shares stories about the dead, which are both funny and sad.
The Dead
- The dead are represented as skeletons with no hair.
- The dead are still alive in a way, they celebrate, dance, and have their own traditions.
- Traditional Day of the Dead celebrations include food like tamales and bread with sugar.
- The dead are represented as skeletons, but also as clouds in the sky.
- Bread with sugar representing the dead is eaten as a way of paying respects to the deceased.
Skeletons
- Skeletons are described as sad, bored, and always smiling.
- In a wedding, the bride and groom are skeletons.
- In the illustrations, skeletons wear fancy clothes.
- The skeleton's honeymoon is depicted as a trip to the sea and a chocolate-filled ocean.
- The text paints a whimsical and humorous picture of death.
Celebrations
- The festivities take place in cemeteries, with music, flowers, food, and celebrations.
- The celebration is filled with dancing, celebrating marriage, parties, and music.
- Family members take part in the celebration, creating an altar and visiting the cemetery.
- The celebration is a way for the living to reconnect with the deceased.
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Discover the rich traditions of El Día de Muertos, a celebration that honors the deceased with vibrant altars and traditional foods. Learn about the symbols, stories, and cultural significance behind this unique festival. Explore how families remember and celebrate their loved ones each November.