Day of the Dead Quest Sheets

Nombres Cesar McKeeth y Raul Gudger Clase 26/10/2011 Periodo 1st

Day of the Dead Quest Sheet

Octavio Paz writes the Mexican has no problems with death that he "... chases after it, mocks it, courts

it, hugs it, sleeps with it, it is his favorite plaything and his most lasting love." In your opinion, how is

this idea similar to or different from our "United States" view on death?

It is different from the United States view on death because it is viewed as a long lasting love in Mexico,

while it is viewed as a tragedy in the United States.

When is All Saints Day and All Souls Day celebrated?

November 1st is All Saints Day. November 2nd is All Souls Day

Even though each region in Mexico celebrates Day of the Dead differently, what are things that they

do have in common.

All regions go to the burial sites that their loved ones are. They also put up skeleton and other

decorations around stores.

November 1 is reserved to remember deceased infants and children.

November 2 is reserved to remember deceased adults.

From mid-October to the first week in November, what are some of the items markets and shops stock

up on?

Skeletons, macabre toys, intricate tissue paper cut-outs, elaborate wreaths, crosses decorated with

paper or silk flowers, candles, fresh seasonal flowers, and different foods.

List 5 edible goodies enjoyed on Day of the Dead.

Sugar skulls, chocolate, amaranth seeds, pan de muerto, and coffins made of surgar.

What are some things that are used to create an altar?

Empty boxes, table, white tablecloth, four candles, copal incense, water, salt, bread, washbasin, soap,

towel, comb, hand crafted skeletons, and colorful tissue paper.

What occurs on November 2?

Family members gather in local cemeteries while stands are set up outside of the cemetery gates. They

celebrate the passing of their loved ones.

How do Aztecs view death?

They believed that it was the ultimate experience of life and it was a better option when struggling for

survival.

In Mixquic, what takes place to celebrate Day of the Dead?

Merchants set up street stands, and people gather in cemeteries and place earthly delights in hopes to

attract spirits. At 2 PM, everyone mourns for their deceased loved ones.

Food Quest Sheet

Nombre Cesar McKeeth Raul Gudger Clase 28/10/2011 Periodo 1st

Who is la Catrina?

A skeletal figure in a plumed hat and dress that signals the Day of the Dead.

What are some foods that are made during Day of the Dead?

Skull candies, pumpkin candies, chocolate, fruits, vegetables, and bread of the dead.

What are the different types of Pan de Muertos or Bread of the Dead?

They shape them into different humans, animals or rabbits. Sugar is sometimes sprinkled on the top of

the bread.

What do children love to eat?

Sugar skulls, chocolates, and pumpkin candy.

What is the purpose of having a glass of water at the altar?

After the spirit journeys to the altar, it is tired and thirsty.

In your own words, describe the cemeteries in Mexico? What do you like or dislike about the cemetery

decorations?

The tombstones are repainted, musicians play songs to sing along to, arcs of flowers are created next to

the graves where pictures of the deceased are placed. I don’t like the fact that they repaint the

tombstone, but like the candles.

Look at the two recipes along the right side of the page. Would you eat either one of these recipes?

What do you like and do not like about each?

I would eat the caramel flan and the chicken tamale filling. The caramel flan because it is just like cake,

and the chicken tamale because chicken is chicken.

Nombre Cesar McKeeth y Raul Gudger Clase Spanish 3 Periodo 1st

Wordplay Quest Sheet

Unscramble the vocabulary word, then using the glossary, write the definition.

1. avlasecr calaveras

2. oelm mole

3. lpoalic copalli

4. otlae Atole

5. gatnielso angelitos

6. tacera Careta

7. acavler calavera

8. fodraen ofrenda

9. qfelnaieu alfenique

10. apn ed osl ermtuso pan de los muertos

11. zpamchtcleui Cempazuchitl

Definitions

1. Calaveras – songs and poems about the festivals

2. Mole – A thick sauce

3. Copalli - a scented resin used to make incense

4. Atole - an ancient drink made from corn meal and water and flavored with various fruits

5. Angelitos – Little angels

6. Careta - Mask

7. Calavera- skull

8. Ofrenda – An offering; Altar

9. Alfenique – a special confection used to fashion skulls, fruits and other figures

10. Pan de los muertos – Bread of the dead

11. Cempazuchitl – a yellow marigold; symbol of death

Halloween Same Day of the Dead

Created by the Celts Created by the Aztecs

Believed that on October 31st, spirits of the dead would come and cause havoc throughout the civilization.

Believed that on November 1st and 2nd their loved ones that passed away would travel back to their altar.

People celebrate Halloween by going up to peoples doors dressed up and asking for a trick or treat.

People celebrate the Day of the Dead by going to local cemeteries where they mourn for their deceased loved one.

One night Celebrate around the same dates

Two days

People set up Jack-O-Lanterns around their house for decoration.

Set up decorations for the event People set up altars in their house for the remembrance of their dead loved ones.

Attempts to mock something that is frightening

Day of the Dead vs.

Halloween