1. El Día de los Muertos

2. How do we remember our loved ones who have passed away?

3. This tradition is different in other countries.

4. Questions to consider  When is El Día de los Muertos celebrated?  How do Mexicans think or feel about the concept of death (scared, happy, etc)?  What do Mexicans put on the graves of their family members and loved ones? Why?  What is El Día de los Muertos actually celebrated as? Something scary? A celebration of death? A celebration of life? Explain why you think so.  What is the significance or purpose of the pan (bread) the woman is selling?  What happens at nighttime?

5. Día de los Muertos vs. Halloween

6. How do we see ties to the Church in Día de los Muertos?  It takes place on November 1 st (All Saints’ Day) and November 2 nd (All Soul’s Day)

7. How do we see ties to the Church in Día de los Muertos?  Some altars or shrines have crosses, statues or pictures of the Blessed Virgin Mary on them

8. How do we see ties to the Church in Día de los Muertos?  Other countries in Europe with Roman Catholic heritage traditionally celebrate All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day

9. What are some symbols used for Día de los Muertos? ofrendas (altars)

10. What are some symbols used for Día de los Muertos? flores (flowers)

11. What are some symbols used for Día de los Muertos? calaveras (skulls)

12. What are some symbols used for Día de los Muertos? mascaras (masks)

13. What are some symbols used for Día de los Muertos? pan de muerto (bread)

14. What are some symbols used for Día de los Muertos? velas (candles)