December Test Flashcards
The purpose of Dia de Los Muertos is to…
Celebrate life
What is celebrate on November 1?
Día de Los Angelitos
How long did the Aztecs celebrate Día de Los Muertos last before the arrival of the Spanish?
A month
Who was the “Lady of Death”?
Mictecacihuatl
How did the Aztecs view death?
As a continuation of life
What day was the celebration of Dia de Los Muertos placed on by the Spanish?
All Souls’ Day
What are the altars built by families to honor their loved ones?
Altares
What are the sugar skulls brought to Mexico by Italian missionaries?
Calaveritas
What is the colorful tissue paper decoration with intricate designs cut out?
Papel picado
What colors of papel picado are used to celebrate Día de Los Muertos?
Hot pink, purple, and orange
What are marigolds called?
Zempasuchitl
What are the traditional foods of Día de Los Muertos?
Tamales, atole, mole, salt
Who came up with la Catrina?
Jose Guadalupe Posada
What does la Catrina show?
No matter how rich and beautiful you are, you still die; death is beautiful
Grandpa
Abuelo
Husband
Esposito
Brother
Hermano
Father
Padre
Mother
Madre
Nieto
Grandson
Relative
Pariente
Cousin
Primo/prima