"Navidad in Spanish Speaking Countries"

Front

______________ is the name of the special ritual celebrated in some countries in December. During this time groups of people can be seen walking from house to house carrying pictures of saints, lighted candles, and singing Christmas songs.

Back

las Posadas

Front

San Nicolás is one name for Santa Claus. Choose his other Spanish name below: El hombre de nieve, el Rey Mago, Papá Noel, el Árbol de Navidad.

Back

Papá Noel

Front

How do you say "The Three Kings/Wise Men" in Spanish?

Back

Los Reyes Magos

Front

Nine days before Christmas some families pray _______________, a prayer asking for special graces, and prepare the nativity scene.

Back

novenas

Front

Which country lights small candles and paper lanterns, placing them on windowsills and balconies and decorating parks and roads? This tradition is known as "Las Velitas."

Back

Colombia

Front

What is the special "Midnight Mass" during Christmas Eve called in Spanish?

Back

Misa de Gallo

Front

Which day do the "Wise Men" come to deliver toys and presents to children in some Spanish speaking countries?

Back

January 6

Front

Which is the best description below of the tradition called "Las 12 Uvas" in Mexico and Spain?

Back

Eat 12 grapes & make 12 wishes at midnight on New Year's Eve.

Front

Como se dice TURKEY en Español?

Back

pavo

Front

¿Qué es "reindeer" en español?

Back

reno