The document provides information about Day of the Dead traditions in Mexico through a series of questions and answers. It describes how Day of the Dead is celebrated differently in various regions of Mexico but also shares common traditions like decorations, gatherings, special foods, and offerings. It defines All Saints Day and All Souls Day, what is done on each day, and some typical items sold in markets in preparation for the holiday like papel picado, flowers, candles, and toys. It also lists foods commonly enjoyed and items used to create altars for the deceased.

1. Day of the Dead Quest Sheets
Nombres: Walberto Haynes y Tato Hannaford _ Clase: Spanish 3 Periodo: _1
Day of the Dead Quest Sheet
Octavio Paz writes the Mexican has no problems with death that he "... chases after it, mocks it, courts
it, hugs it, sleeps with it, it is his favorite plaything and his most lasting love." In your opinion, how is
this idea similar to or different from our "United States" view on death?
I think this is very different then the American view on death. The American view of death is frightening
or depressing , while Octavio Paz’s view of death is happy.
When is All Saints Day and All Souls Day celebrated?
__All Saints Day es en el primero de noviembre. All Souls Day es en el segundo de noviembre.
Even though each region in Mexico celebrates Day of the Dead differently, what are things that they
do have in common.
_Todos los regiones de Mexico tienen adornos de colores, reuniones vivos, comidas especiales, y
afertas.
November 1 is reserved to remember ___los angelitos.
November 2 is reserved to remember __los adultos muertos.
From mid-October to the first week in November, what are some of the items markets and shops stock
up on?
skeletons and other macabre toys; intricate tissue paper cut-outs called papel picado; elaborate wreaths
and crosses decorated with paper or silk flowers; candles and votive lights; and fresh seasonal flowers,
particularly cempazuchiles (marigolds) and barro de obispo (cockscomb).
List 5 edible goodies enjoyed on Day of the Dead.
skulls, coffins and the like made from sugar, chocolate or amaranth seeds and special baked goods,
notably sugary sweet rolls called pan de muerto that come in various sizes invariably topped with bits of
dough shaped like bones and, in some regions, unadorned dark breads molded into humanoid figures
called animas (souls)
What are some things that are used to create an altar?
__It is decorated with papel picado, candles, flowers, photographs of the departed, candy skulls
inscribed with the name of the deceased, and a selection of his or her favorite foods and beverages.

2. What occurs on November 2?
Family members gather together in cemeteries for gravesite reunions. They bring bottles of tequila
picnic baskets and even mariachi bands.
How do Aztecs view death?
__For the Aztecs, it was considered a blessing to die in childbirth, battle or human sacrifice, for these
assured the victim a desirable destination in the afterlife.
In Mixquic, what takes place to celebrate Day of the Dead?
At 2pm November first they gather in cometaries to mourn for past loved ones. When it is dark out they
illuminate the cemetery with candles. Then when midnight comes they invite the dead back with the
tolling of bells.

3. Food Quest Sheet
Nombres: Walberto Haynes y Tato Hannaford _ Clase: Spanish 3 Periodo: _1
Who is la Catrina?
A skeletal figure in a plumed hat and dress
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some foods that are made during Day of the Dead?
You would make their favorite dish. In Mexico, some of the best stuff you would make would be moles,
tamales, because those are made for special occasions -- particularly mole because it takes so many
ingredients.
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different types of Pan de Muertos or Bread of the Dead?
_Pan de muerto is sprinkled with sugar , with little knobs and strips of dough on top that represent
bones and skulls. They are sweet and egg rich.
What do children love to eat?
Not-so-spicy foods and candies would be provided on la ofrenda for the children.
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purpose of having a glass of water at the altar?
_The souls are thirsty and pretty tired after the journey here.
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In your own words, describe the cemeteries in Mexico? What do you like or dislike about the cemetery
decorations?
Extraordinary huge arches of flowers will have pictures of the deceased set into them, and the whole
gravesite repainted, and several hundred candles might be set up, and food set up.
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two recipes along the right side of the page. Would you eat either one of these recipes? What do you
like and do not like about each?
I would eat either one of these recipes. I really like tamales and my favorite food is seafood. The Pan de
muerto also sounds very good.

4. Nombres: Walberto Haynes y Tato Hannaford _ Clase: Spanish 3 Periodo: _1
Wordplay Quest Sheet
Unscramble the vocabulary word, then using the glossary, write the definition.
1. avlasecr __Calaveras __
2. oelm __mole_
3. lpoalic __ copalli_
4. otlae _atole_
5. gatnielso__ angelitos ___
6. tacera _careta__
7. acavlera ___calavera___
8. fodraen __ofrenda_
9. qfelnaieu _alfenique__
10. apn ed osl ermtuso __pan de los muertos_
11. zpamchtcleui __cempazuchitl
Definitions
1. songs and poems about the festival
2. a thick sauce made from a variety of ingredients, including chilis, sesame seeds, herbs,
spices, chocolate and fruit
3. a scented resin used to make incense
4. an ancient drink made from corn meal and water and flavored with various fruits
5. the souls of the children who have died; literally "little angels"
6. mask worn by dancers to scare the dead away at the end of the celebrations
7. songs and poems about the festival
8. an offering; refers to the goods set out on the altars
9. a special confection used to fashion skulls, fruits and other figures
10. bread of the dead
11. a yellow marigold, the symbol of death, also known as cempasuchil or zempasuchitl

5. Day of the Dead vs.
Halloween
-Holiday was started to scare off
-Celebration of dead or please ghosts
-Spend the whole day in a graveyard -made by Celtic tribes
-Make an altar for passed loved ones Wear costumes -people go house to house
-Holiday was started to honor begging for treats
-dead loved ones Candy and food -haunted houses
-made by Aztecs