La Navidad en México

La Navidad en los países hispanohablantes

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Multiple Choice

In many Spanish speaking countries Christmas is celebrated only on December 24th and 25th just like in the United States.

• True

• False

Open Ended

When does the Christmas celebration begin in most Spanish speaking countries? (What is the start date?)

Open Ended

When does the Christmas celebration end in most Spanish speaking countries? (What is the end date?)

Open Ended

What is a "luminaria" or "farolito"? Please explain what you learned in English.

Open Ended

What is the name of one of the VERY important customs of the Christmas celebration in Mexico? When does it take place? What does it represent (from the past)? Explain what you have learned in English.

Multiple Choice

How many consecutive nights does Las Posadas take place?

• 6

• 7

• 8

• 9

Multiple Choice

During Las Posadas, how many groups do family and friends split into for the reenactment of Mary and Joseph's journey to Bethlehem?

• 2 groups

• 3 groups

• 4 groups

• 5 groups

Multiple Choice

How many houses do the families and friends select to visit EACH night during Las Posadas for the reenactment?

• 2 houses

• 3 houses

• 4 houses

• 5 houses

Open Ended

Each night during Las Posadas families and friends visit the 3 different houses they selected for the reenactment. What do they bring with them? What do they do at each house? Explain what you have learned in English.

Multiple Choice

During the reenactment during Las Posadas, which house has "space for Mary and Joseph"?

• The first house

• The second house

• The third house

• None

Open Ended

Explain in English what happens at the third house (the house that has "space for Mary and Joseph").

Multiple Choice

What does Nochebuena mean in English?

• Christmas

• New Years Eve

• Christmas Eve

• New Years Day

Multiple Choice

At what time do families and friends go to mass on Christmas Eve in Mexico?

• Midnight

• 5:00pm

• 1:00pm

• 10:00am

Open Ended

Explain in English what families and friends do after Christmas mass has ended. Where do they go? What do they do? With whom? What is the day like?