Exploring Day of the Dead Traditions
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Objective
I can describe the traditions and cultural significance of the Day of the Dead.
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Warm-up video
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Key concepts
3 concepts
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Día de los Muertos is celebrated each year on November 1st and November 2nd and corresponds with the Catholic holidays All Saints Day and All Souls Day.
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During Día de los Muertos, families create brightly decorated ofrendas or altars covered in orange marigolds with pictures and favorite things of loved ones who have died.
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Día de los Muertos is not the same as Halloween, but the two holidays have become linked and provide an opportunity to find closure around loss and death.
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Practice
7 questions
What are the dates on which Día de los Muertos is typically celebrated?
What is the significance of ofrendas in the Día de los Muertos celebration?
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Exit ticket
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“Describe two traditions of Día de los Muertos and explain the cultural significance of each.”
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