Los Días de los Muertos

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Kathleen Sweeney Bulger
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  • When is El Día de los Angelitos?

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  • Los Dias de los Muertos is not a morbid holiday, but rather a time of happiness, remembering and much feasting.

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    True False

  • Adults who have died are honored on November 2nd which is All Saints' Day.

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    True False

  • Who was JOSE GUADALUPE POSADA and why is his name almost synonymous with Los Dias de los Muertos?

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  • Describe a typical "ofrenda" that you might see in a Mexican home.

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  • Probably the most vivid and moving Day of the Dead celebrations take place on the island of Janitzio in Lago de Patzcuaro.

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    True False

  • What is PAPEL PICADO? Which Mexican village is most famous for its papel picado?

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  • Los Dias de Los Muertos is considered by many to be the most important holiday of the year in Mexico.

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    True False

  • Una calavera is a coffin made for los angelitos.

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    True False

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