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El dia de los muertos
Tavariz Brown
Español 1
Fecha: el de noviembre de 2012
Day of the Dead Q&A
 When do they celebrate the day of the dead?
They celebrate it on November 1st and 2nd.
 How do they celebrate the day of the dead?
They build altars in their homes, dedicating to the dead. They
surround the altar with flowers, food, and picture of the
deceased person, and also light candles around the altar.
 What is the meaning of the celebration?
To focus on their deceased friends or family who died.
 Where do they celebrate this holiday?
In Mexico and in certain parts of the US, including the valley.
Continuation
 What is an ofrenda?
It is an offering to the returning spirits, which is to set up a table
with various items set.
 What things are included in an ofrenda?
White table cloth, papel picado, picture of the person, crucifix,
candles, flowers, salt and water, incense, some favorite clothing or
personal items close to the person and their favorite foods.
 What is a papelpicado?
It is a traditional folk art from Mexico that involves cutting out
intricate patterns on colorful tissue paper.
Mantel blanco
Último álbum
Primer álbum
Luther Vandross
Papel picado
Crucifijo
Vela Femenino
Micrófono
sustantivo sal femenino
agua femenino;
sustantivo incienso
masculino
Premios
Grammy
Pan de maíz
Chaqueta de
piedra de Rhin
Flores
Sandía
This Is How
The Ofrenda
Looks Completed