Tradiciones de Navidad y Año Nuevo

Question 1

How do Argentinian families decorate the Christmas tree?

Accepted Answer

With lights, ornaments, and cotton to look like snow

Question 2

A special roll is baked for 3 Kings Day, which is called...

Accepted Answer

rosca de reyes

Question 3

In Spain it is tradition to eat 12 ___ at midnight on New Year's Eve.

Accepted Answer

grapes

Question 4

Gifts in Spanish are called...

Accepted Answer

regalos

Question 5

New Year's Eve is called...

Accepted Answer

Nochevieja (old night)

Question 6

Choose the correct translation of this Christmas carol: "We Three Kings"

Accepted Answer

Los tres reyes

Question 7

Choose the correct translation of this Christmas carol: "The 12 days of Christmas"

Accepted Answer

Los doce días de Navidad

Question 8

What traditional foods are served at Christmas dinner in Peru?

Accepted Answer

Roast turkey, and panetón with hot chocolate

Question 9

In Cuba and Colombia, some people make dolls to represent the old year, and in the new year they...

Accepted Answer

burn them

Question 10

In some Latin American countries, wearing yellow on New Year's Eve will bring good luck in the new year.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 11

What is the name given to Santa Claus in Spain?

Accepted Answer

Papá Noel

Question 12

In Mexico, ___ is typically hidden inside the King Cake (rosca de reyes).

Accepted Answer

a baby Jesus figurine

Question 13

What is the "Caga Tió" tradition in Spain?

Accepted Answer

A wooden log with a face and a blanket that "poops" gifts for children.

Question 14

Choose the correct translation of this Christmas carol: "Noche de paz"

Accepted Answer

Silent Night

Question 15

The grand prize for the annual Christmas lottery held in Spain is called...

Accepted Answer

El Gordo (the fat one)

Question 16

The parranda is a Puerto Rican tradition where groups of friends spontaneously show up & overtake a friend's house for..

Accepted Answer

music, food, and fun

Question 17

In many Spanish-speaking countries, the main gift exchange occurs on Jan. 6, which is ___.

Accepted Answer

Three Kings Day- Día de los Reyes Magos

Question 18

Families decorate for Christmas with Nativity scenes which are called...

Accepted Answer

pesebres

Question 19

¿Por qué algunas personas comen lentejas en Año Nuevo?

Accepted Answer

Para tener dinero y prosperidad

Question 20

Why do people walk around with a suitcase?

Accepted Answer

for travel opportunities

Question 21

¿Qué significa “Feliz Navidad”?

Accepted Answer

Merry Christmas

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