Christmas in Mexico - Culture Unit

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December 28th is the Mexican equivalent to...

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April Fools' Day

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A "posada" is a...

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street procession that ends in a fiesta

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What is the "flor de Noche Buena"?

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a poinsettia flower

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What is the "misa de gallo" (rooster mass)?

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a midnight church service

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What do the nine nights of the posada represent?

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nine month's of Mary's pregnancy

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What do the points of the piñata star symbolize?

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seven deadly sins

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What happens at the FIRST house visited during a posada?

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the group is turned away

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What happens at the THIRD house visited during a posada?

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the group is invited to come in

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Why are gifts given on Three Kings Day (January 6th)?

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The kings were gift-givers in the Bible.

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What is hidden in the King Cake (Rosca de Reyes)?

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a baby