2. Day Of the Dead Marcos Ortega Fourth Grade

3. When is the day of the dead celebrated?

6. Why do people create altars?

9. The significance of skeletons are important in the day of the dead for what reason?

12. What is the name of the flower that is mainly used for the day of the dead?

15. What significance does water have in altars?

18. Why are pictures placed on altars?

21. What is papel picado?

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