Day of the Dead

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Mole, Anything the loved ones used to eat.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Drums

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

12:00 AM

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

November 1st

Question 5

Where do Mexicans go on All Souls Day?

Accepted Answer

Cemetary

Question 6

What is used to make a path to the altar?

Accepted Answer

Flowers

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

The Catholic Calendar

Question 8

What do the skeletons represent?

Accepted Answer

Life after death

Question 9

What is the traditional color of mourning?

Accepted Answer

Black

Question 10

What do the Mexicans believe death is?

Accepted Answer

The beginning of life

Question 11

What is the religious affiliation of most Hispanic people?

Accepted Answer

Roman Catholic

Question 12

What insect is believed to visit the visiting spirits?

Accepted Answer

Monarch butterflies

Question 13

What flower commonly adorns the graves of loved ones?

Accepted Answer

Marigolds

Question 14

What is Pan De Muerto?

Accepted Answer

Bread in shape of the dead

Question 15

What is papel picado?

Accepted Answer

Cut out paper

Question 16

When did The Day of the Dead Start?

Accepted Answer

Over 1000 years ago

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

Joyous and nostalgic

Question 18

What is a Cempasúchil?

Accepted Answer

Flower of the dead

Question 19

When is Day of the Dead celebrated?

Accepted Answer

November 2

Question 20

Why do Mexicans celebrate The Day of the Dead?

Accepted Answer

To honor their loved ones

Questions 20