El dia de los muertos quiz Flashcards
where do some hispanic families go on el día de los muertos?
to their loved ones cemeteries and gravesites
What do they do when they visit?
they clean, bring flowers and candles
What do some people in other countries do when they visit?
they bring entire meals with special drinks, hand-made and decorated displays along with personal items and pictures
What are some things used as decorations?
hand crafted skeletons, flowers and colorful paper cutouts
What do the family members spend their time doing while they’re together?
share food and conversation
when is el día de los muertos celebrated?
Nov 1st and 2nd
by what name is el día de los muertos also called?
Día de los difuntos
what 2 cultures mixed to give rise to a modern day el día de los muertos?
American and Columbian
what is a mojiganga?
giant papier-mâche puppets
where do mojigangas originate from?
U.S
why are mojigangas found in Chicago?
because there are Mexican villages there who use them
what is a calavera?
dressed up/decorated skulls and skeletons
what is the bread made on El día de los muertos?
El pan de muertos
what is a quechua?
A language
who speaks quechua?
people in ecuador
what does guagua mean and in what language?
it means “baby” in Quechuan and refers to the bread’s shape
what is a colada morada?
warm purple colored drink made out of raspberries and blueberries served with El pan de muertos
what is a barrilete? what is its purpose?
colorful kites used in Guatemala to send messages to the deceased
What does the town of Santiago Sacatepéquez hold on el día de los meurtos?
A barrilete contest
