Which of the following is an example of Indigenous religion influencing Christian relgious practices in the Americas

Question

The celebration of Day of the Dead in Mexico
The location of Catholic churches and cathedrals
The foods consumed on national and religious holidays
The use Nahuatl words in everyday language

Answer 1

The celebration of Day of the Dead in Mexico is an example of Indigenous religion influencing Christian religious practices in the Americas. This celebration incorporates elements of Indigenous beliefs about death and the afterlife, blending them with Catholic practices and calendar dates, such as All Souls’ Day.