Day of the Dead

Question 1

At what specific time is it believed the visiting spirits will return on?

Accepted Answer

12:00 AM

Question 2

The Day of the Dead celebrations coincide with two holidays of the.....

Accepted Answer

The Catholic Calendar

Question 3

What is the traditional color of mourning?

Accepted Answer

Black

Question 4

What insect is believed to visit the visiting spirits?

Accepted Answer

Monarch butterflies

Question 5

On what day is it believed that the children's spirits return to be fed by their families?

Accepted Answer

November 1st

Question 6

When did The Day of the Dead Start?

Accepted Answer

Over 1000 years ago

Question 7

The mood on Day of the Dead is usually....

Accepted Answer

Joyous and nostalgic

Question 8

What is papel picado?

Accepted Answer

Cut out paper

Question 9

Which of the following would not be found at the grave site: flowers, drums, or plaques?

Accepted Answer

Drums

Question 10

What flower commonly adorns the graves of loved ones?

Accepted Answer

Marigolds

Question 11

Name a food item prepared for the Day of the Dead.

Accepted Answer

Atole, Tamales

Question 12

Why do Mexicans celebrate The Day of the Dead?

Accepted Answer

To honor their loved ones

Question 13

What is the religious affiliation of most Hispanic people?

Accepted Answer

Roman Catholic

Question 14

What do the skeletons represent?

Accepted Answer

Life after death

Question 15

When is Day of the Dead celebrated?

Accepted Answer

November 2

Question 16

What is a Cempasúchil?

Accepted Answer

Flower of the dead

Question 17

What is Pan De Muerto?

Accepted Answer

Bread in shape of the dead

Question 18

Where do Mexicans go on All Souls Day?

Accepted Answer

Cemetary

Question 19

What is used to make a path to the altar?

Accepted Answer

Flowers

Question 20

What do the Mexicans believe death is?

Accepted Answer

The beginning of life

Questions 20