| Keyword |
Description |
| Bread |
A common food made from flour, water, and yeast, often baked and eaten with meals |
| Recipe |
Instructions for making a particular dish or food item |
| Artisan |
A person who makes things by hand, with care |
Pan de muerto is a special bread from Mexico that people eat on the Day of the Dead, November 1 and 2. It is round, soft, and covered in sugar, and the top looks like bones. Now, you can find pan de muerto in bakeries all year, not just in November, and many families enjoy sharing it. Some think eating it anytime makes it less special, but others like the happy feeling it brings, no matter the date.
Pan de muerto started hundreds of years ago during the Spanish conquest. It was made to honor people who have passed away. Today, it comes in different flavors like chocolate or pistachio, and some people say that only homemade or artisan pan de muerto is truly traditional. Even if recipes change, eating pan de muerto is about remembering loved ones and spending time with family.
Bridging words
These words sound similar in English and Spanish: Why not practice them now?
| English |
Spanish |
| Day of the Dead |
Día de Muertos |
| Special |
Especial |
| Pistachio |
Pistache |
Time to discuss
- Why do people like pan de muerto all year?
- Is it important to keep traditions only for special days?
- Can recipes change and still be special?
Let's write
Answer the following questions in one paragraph:
- Write about your favorite family food and why you like it.
- Do you think traditions can change? Why or why not?
