Latin American Christmas Traditions AND winter vocabulary

Question 1

En inglés, esta flor se llama "Poinsettia". ¿Cómo se llama en español?

Accepted Answer

Flor de Navidad

Question 2

One of the most important nights in the season is Christmas Eve or in Spanish....

Accepted Answer

Nochebuena

Question 3

Cuidado, puedes recibir un beso debajo del _________ (mistletoe).

Accepted Answer

muérdago

Question 4

Colombians start celebrating Christmas on which date?

Accepted Answer

December 7th

Question 5

Instead of Santa bringing gifts, this group also brings gifts to children:

Accepted Answer

Los Reyes Magos (The 3 Kings)

Question 6

You may know him as Santa Claus, but in Bolivia and Argentina, they know him as:

Accepted Answer

Papa Noel

Question 7

"Prospero Año y Felicidad" literally means =

Accepted Answer

Prosperous Year and Happiness

Question 8

In Puerto Rico a large party may show up at your house, singing & demanding food. Called an ___

Accepted Answer

Asalto

Question 9

Mexico's version of Black Friday is....

Accepted Answer

El Buen Fin

Question 10

Which country calls him "Papa Noe" instead?

Accepted Answer

La Republica Dominicana

Question 11

A Spanish candy called turron is a popular treat. What is it typically made from?

Accepted Answer

Almonds or other nuts, honey, egg white

Question 12

I hope that you:

Accepted Answer

Have a restful break!, Play! Don't do homework!, Eat, sleep and be merry!, Have fun and enjoy the holidays!

Question 13

What is the traditional bread eaten on Dia de Reyes called?

Accepted Answer

Rosca de Reyes

Question 14

Santa rides in on his ______ or, sleigh.

Accepted Answer

trineo

Question 15

¿Qué es esto?

Accepted Answer

bastón

Question 16

¿Cómo se dice “reindeer” en español?

Accepted Answer

el reno

Question 17

These are very popular at Christmastime for some countries like El Salvador and Bolivia.

Accepted Answer

fireworks

Question 18

In which country was Christmas banned for 30 years?

Accepted Answer

Cuba

Question 19

What's the Spanish version of "Jinglebells"?

Accepted Answer

Cascabeles

Question 20

Which country calls him "San Nicolas"?

Accepted Answer

Costa Rica

Question 21

¿Qué es esto?

Accepted Answer

acebo

Question 22

In Puerto Rico, one of the traditional meals cooked this season is ________.

Accepted Answer

lechon asado

Question 23

According to legend, a rooster crowed the night Jesus was born. SO...midnight mass is also:

Accepted Answer

Misa de Gallo

Question 24

"Viejito Pascuero" is another name for Santa (in Chile) and really translates to...

Accepted Answer

Little old man of Easter

Question 25

¿Cómo se dice "wreath" en español?

Accepted Answer

Corona

Question 26

Paper lanterns that Argentines use to light up the sky on Christmas Eve are called:

Accepted Answer

globos

Question 27

¿Cómo se dice “snowman” en español?

Accepted Answer

el hombre de nieve

Question 28

In Panama, a popular Christmastime beverage is saril, made from _____

Accepted Answer

Hibiscus

Question 29

When is El Dia de Reyes that celebrates Los Reyes Magos (the 3 kings)?

Accepted Answer

January 6th

Question 30

Or, in some Latin American countries, children write letters to _____ ____ who brings the gifts

Accepted Answer

El nino Jesus

Latin American Christmas Traditions AND winter vocabulary

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Latin American Christmas Traditions AND winter vocabulary

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