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Hallowen vs the Day of the Dead |
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PRE-TASK Watch the video which compares the Day of the Dead and Halloween, and take some notes of relevant things while watching. CORE TASK Compare both festivities and find more information to make a comparative chart with the following information: - Country of origin. - Date. - Purpose of the celebration. - Symbols. - Typical Food. FOLLOW-UP TASK Do you take part in any of these festivities? Is there a similar celebration in your country? Do people wear costumes? EXTRA ACTIVITY Make sugar skulls!! You can find a link with detailed explanation on how to make them at the link box. DID YOU KNOW? • Marigolds are known in Mexico as the flower of the dead. • On the Day of the Dead, some people hold all-night graveside vigil. • On Halloween, people dress up to frighten evil spirits or as a camouflage to look like one of them. • According to an Irish legend, Jack O’Larnerts are named after a man called Jack who was forbidden to enter heaven or hell because he tricked the devil many times. |