1. Day of the Dead Quest Sheets
NombresGumersindo Bentley y Cristina Coleman Clase ESP3Periodo 1
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?
We don’t take death all too seriously until we experience it through a family member or friend’s death.
When is All Saints Day and All Souls Day celebrated?
1 & 2 of November
Even though each region in Mexico celebrates Day of the Dead differently, what are things that they
do have in common.
Colorful decorations, exciting reunions, special foods, and altars and religious rites.
November 1 is reserved to remember dead children and babies.
November 2 is reserved to remember deceased adults and older people.
From mid-October to the first week in November, what are some of the items markets and shops stock
up on?
Macabre toys, paper cut-outs, wreaths, crosses and crucifixes, candles, seasonal flowers.
List 5 edible goodies enjoyed on Day of the Dead.
Skulls, coffins, pan de muerto, animas (souls), offerings to the dead.
What are some things that are used to create an altar?
Pictures, flowers, the dead’s favorite foods, candles, etc.
What occurs on November 2?
All Souls’ Day- the remembrance of deceased adults.
How do Aztecs view death?
“souls exist after death in Mictlan, the land of the dead.”

2. In Mixquic, what takes place to celebrate Day of the Dead?
Candlelight vigils, foods, and toys to lure spirits to the family. On November 1 at 2 p.m. families sing La
Llorada. At midnight, the bells toll to call souls home.
Food Quest Sheet
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Who is la Catrina?
The character symbol of death, dressed in a nice dress, usually.
What are some foods that are made during Day of the Dead?
Pan de muerto, fruit mixes, vegetable trays, mescal and pulque, chocolate.
What are the different types of Pan de Muertos or Bread of the Dead?
Pan de Yema.
What do children love to eat?
Sugar skulls and chocolate.
What is the purpose of having a glass of water at the altar?
So the dead will have something to drink. It’s a special offering.
In your own words, describe the cemeteries in Mexico? What do you like or dislike about the cemetery
decorations?
It smells like flowers. Candles are all over the cemetery and altars are in front of tombstones. I think it’s
beautiful, unlike any celebration I’ve seen.
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 Pan de Muerto. I would not eat the candy, because I dislike some candy.
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Wordplay Quest Sheet

3. Unscramble the vocabulary word, then using the glossary, write the definition.
1. avlasecrCalaveras
2. oelmmole
3. lpoalicCopalli
4. otlaeAtole
5. gatnielsoangelitos
6. taceraCareta
7. acavlerCalavera
8. fodraenOfrenda
9. qfelnaieualfenique
10. apnedoslermtusoPan de los Muertos
11. zpamchtcleuiCempazuchitl
Definitions
1. songs and poems about the festival
2. Thick sauce made of a variety of ingredients.
3. Scented resin to make incense.
4. Ancient drink made from corn meal and water.
5. Little angels, dead children.
6. Mask worn by dancers to scare away the dead after festivities.
7. Skull, slang for ‘daredevil’.
8. Offering to the dead.
9. A special confection used to fashion sugar skulls, fruits, and other figures.
10. Bread of the Dead
11. Yellow marigold, the symbol of death.

4. Day of the
Deadvs.Halloween
- Celtic
- Hispanic
- Oct 31
- Nov 1 & 2
- Originally to scare away
- Honors the dead
- Candies for
the spirits and ghosts of
- Candles, altars, and flowers
kids.
- Celebrated dead.
- Calaveras (Stories and songs)
at night - Spooky decorations and
- La Catrina
- Dressing up
Jack o’ lanterns
in costumes.
- Pranks - Witches, goblins, and
- Superstitions monsters.
- Scary stories