Day of the Dead Reading
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Day of the Dead Reading
📖 Part 1: Reading Passage
El Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)
El Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a beautiful Mexican tradition celebrated on November 1st and 2nd. This holiday is not scary like Halloween. Instead, it is a joyful time when families remember and honor their loved ones who have died.
Families create special altars called ofrendas in their homes. These altars are decorated with bright orange marigold flowers called cempasúchil, colorful papel picado (cut paper banners), candles, and photos of family members who have passed away. They also place the favorite foods and drinks of their loved ones on the altar.
People believe that on these special days, the spirits of their family members return to visit. The marigold flowers help guide the spirits home with their strong, sweet smell. Families often visit cemeteries to clean graves and leave offerings of food, flowers, and personal items.
Sugar skulls, called calaveras de azúcar, are a popular tradition. These colorful decorated skulls are made of sugar and are often given as gifts. Pan de muerto (bread of the dead) is a special sweet bread baked during this time.
🤔 Part 2: Reading Comprehension
The Spanish name for marigold flowers is _______________.
✍️ Part 3: Cultural Connections
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