El Día de Muertos Celebration

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What does the grandmother bring every November?

Decorations for the altar

Traditional music instruments

Stories and surprises (correct)

Clothing for the dead

Which flower is specifically mentioned as part of the celebration?

Roses

Cempasúchil (correct)

Marigolds

Lilies

What do the families use to create an altar?

Photographs and food offerings (correct)

Clothing and jewelry

Musical instruments and candles

Books and writings

What is a common drink served during the celebration?

Atole Signup and view all the answers

In the context of the poem, what does the sad skeleton do to amuse itself?

Count its bones Signup and view all the answers

What type of music does the dead orchestra play?

Guarachas and boleros Signup and view all the answers

How are the dead depicted as they moved?

Full of life Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the dead during the celebration, according to the poem?

They fly to the sky Signup and view all the answers

What did the bride and groom wear during their wedding ceremony?

Tailcoats dressed in black Signup and view all the answers

What unusual event happened after the wedding ceremony?

The bride and groom left for a honeymoon Signup and view all the answers

What were the deceased people made of in the kitchen?

Flour and sugar paste Signup and view all the answers

What happened to the skeleton while rowing on the sea?

It crashed into a giant spoon and sank Signup and view all the answers

How did the skeleton react when it realized it was drowning?

It screamed for help Signup and view all the answers

What do the candles drawn on the pavement signify?

Roads that cross to cemeteries Signup and view all the answers

What activity does the grandmother perform on the Day of the Dead?

She creates a new altar with stories Signup and view all the answers

What is suggested about the fate of the newlyweds after their honeymoon?

Their destination remains uncertain Signup and view all the answers

What is depicted in the illustration on page 10?

A family assembling a Day of the Dead altar. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following scenes involves food preparation?

Skeletons making bread, where one is an old woman. Signup and view all the answers

What theme is evident in the illustrations on pages 17 and 18?

Joyful celebrations of life. Signup and view all the answers

What kind of imagery is depicted with the skeleton on page 16?

A skeleton illuminated by the moon sitting on a grave. Signup and view all the answers

What cultural celebration is primarily depicted throughout the illustrations?

Day of the Dead. Signup and view all the answers

Which pair of characters appears together in the wedding ceremony illustration on page 22?

Skeleton bride and groom. Signup and view all the answers

What is a common element seen among the illustrations of skeletons?

They are depicted participating in various festive activities. Signup and view all the answers

What unique item is featured alongside the burning candle on page 11?

A corn stalk. Signup and view all the answers

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.