Question 1
What is the primary purpose of an ofrenda during Día de los Muertos?
Answer
To honor and welcome departed loved ones
The ofrenda is a special altar created by families to honor and welcome the souls of their departed loved ones back home.
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Día de los Muertos
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Question 2
Which flower is famously known as the 'flower of the dead' and used to guide spirits?
Answer
Marigold
Marigolds, known as cempasúchil in Mexico, are believed to guide the spirits of the deceased back to the living world for the holiday.
Question 3
In the context of Día de los Muertos, what are calaveras?
Answer
Sugar skulls
Calaveras, or sugar skulls, are common symbols of the holiday and are often inscribed with the name of the recipient on the forehead.
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