Hoy vamos a aprender mucho sobre:
¡EL DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS EN MEXICO!
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¡Vamos a Mexico!
Common Misconceptions
Día de los Muertos
Dead Info
Mexico celebra
El Día de los Muertos movie trailer
What do they do in Oaxaca, Mexico to celebrate? (video)
Spanish 3 only:
Video en español - enjoy the images!
STOP this video at the 10:00 minute mark.
Write a synopsis of this video, translating to the best of your ability. This video explains the history of the celebrations.
If you're a Star Wars fan...check out this skull art!
1. What does "Día de los Muertos" mean in English?
2. When is it celebrated?
3. What cultures influenced the celebration (2)?
4. What are people celebrating during this occasion?
5. How do people prepare for the celebration? What do they create and make especially for this celebration?
6. List 8 items found on a typical Día de los Muertos altar.
7. Is this celebration similar to our Halloween? Is it scary? Do Mexicans use demons and ghoulish monsters, witches, and vampires to celebrate this event?
8. On which Catholic holidays are these days celebrated (2)?
9. What items do you see recurring on the altars and in the decorations? Give at least 3.
10. What did you learn about today that you did not know about before?
I hope you enjoyed today's lesson! Please turn in your answer sheet at the end of the hour.
