Question 1

When is Day of the Dead mostly celebrated in Mexico?

Accepted Answer

November 1 and 2

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October 31

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December 25

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March 17

Question 2

What do people set up in their homes for Day of the Dead?

Accepted Answer

A candlelit altar

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A pumpkin patch

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A bonfire

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A Christmas tree

Question 3

What is placed on the altar during Day of the Dead?

Accepted Answer

Items that were important to the ancestors when they were alive, such as a favorite book or musical instrument

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Items that are important to the living, such as phones or laptops

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Items that are associated with Halloween, such as pumpkins or witches

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Items that are related to Mexican culture, such as sombreros or maracas

Question 4

Where do families go for a big party during Day of the Dead?

Accepted Answer

The graveyard

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The mall

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The park

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The beach

Question 5

What do families do at the graveyard during Day of the Dead?

Accepted Answer

Clean tombstones, sing songs, and talk to their ancestors

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Make art, dance, and play games

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Read books, do puzzles, and take naps

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Play sports, have a picnic, and take pictures

Question 6

What is the significance of the skeletons during Day of the Dead?

Accepted Answer

To honor ancestors and remind people that death is just a part of life

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To scare away evil spirits

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To symbolize rebirth and new beginnings

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To represent the end of the harvest season

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