Day Of the Dead Comprehension Questions
What do Mexicans celebrate on
the “Day of the Dead?
http://www.public.iastate.edu/~rjsalvad/scmfaq/muertos.html
According to Ricardo J. Salvador, what is the best way to describe the Mexican holiday, Day of the Dead?
What are the origins of this celebration?
Why did the celebration of Day of the Dead move from July to November?
How is Day of the Dead celebrated?
What types of food/meals are eaten by those who are celebrating?
What is the significance of the pan de muerto?
Describe the difference between Day of the Dead observances in urban and in rural areas of Mexico?
Through the Eyes of the Soul
http://www.dayofthedead.com
What is ‘Mictlan’?
According to the beliefs of the indigenous people, how do the souls find their way back home to their loved ones?
What is purchased at ‘tianguis’ to prepare for Day of the Dead?
What is ‘copal’?
What are the four elements that must be included in the offering to the deceased? How are each represented?
What is the goal of the two-day vigil?
Traditions vary, but what are some of the universal elements of Day of the Dead?
What is the significance of the skulls and skeletons?
How were drums used in the ceremony?
What is the difference between ‘baile’ and ‘danza’?
What is the role of masks in the ceremony?
What are the masks made of?
Mexico Online - El Día de los Muertos
http://www.mexonline.com/daydead.htm
What is the Indian word for the type of marigold used to decorate?
What is the significance of the bells?
Briefly describe the celebrations which take place on the island of Janitzio.
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Want to know more about
El Día de los Muertos
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Explore these great links!!!
Extras
http://www.azcentral.com/ent/dead
http://www.azcentral.com/postcards/index.php3?category=9
Send a friend a Day of the Dead postcard! Show 'em how much you care!
http://www.globalgourmet.com/food/egg/egg1096/daydead.html
http://www.dayofthedead.com/
http://www.inside-mexico.com/MNewsletter.htm
above is a super web site with lots of links about DOTD (all links)
http://muertos.palomar.edu/muertoslinks.htm
more links on DOTD (all links)
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