What did the skeleton lady try to hit the piñata with in the short film?
With her arm.
What are the two origins of Día de Los Muertos?
Aztec / Nahua / Pagan, and European / Christian
On what fruit did the skeleton lady carve a flower in the short film?
On a canteloupe
What color was the flower the girl was holding at the grave in the short film?
Blue / Azul
How is the element of "aire" represented on the altar?
Papel picado / Carved paper flags, and marigold flowers.
Where is Dia de Los Muertos mainly celebrated?
Mexico and Central America
What is celebrated on Dia de Los Muertos?
The lives of loved ones who died.
How is the element of "tierra" represented on the altar?
With food like pan de muerto, sweet bread, tamales, etc.
How is the element of "fuego" represented on the altar?
Velas / Candles, incense, sage, copal, etc.
Besides making altars with offerings, what other place is decorated?
Cemeteries/Cementerios, graves/tumbas
How is the element of "agua" represented on the altar?
With water, soda, alcoholic drinks, Mexican hot chocolate, etc.
What's the difference between a "calavera de azúcar" and a "calaca"?
One is just a skull, the other is a full skeleton.
What do people do on the streets?
Have parades / Desfiles.
What is celebrated or remembered on November 1st?
Day of the Innocent / Babies or Infants
What is an "alebrije"?
A spirit animal / spirit guide
Who is the skeleton lady in the short film?
It is the girl's mom.
What was the song we learned called? (Answer in Spanish)
Ofrenda
What insect is believed to represent the souls returning to earth? (answer in Spanish!)
Mariposas
When is Dia de Los Muertos celebrated?
November 1st and 2nd
What do people build in their homes and put decorations and offerings on?
Altars / Altares
What did the girl hit the piñata with in the short film?
With someone's leg.