Cultural Learning B

Which of these is NOT a possible meaning for "Nochebuena"?

• Christmas Eve
• New Year's Eve
• Poinsettia
• Good evening

Which is NOT a word for the nativity scenes  used?

• Posadas
• Nacimiento
• Pesebre
• cotillones

What is "buñuelos"? 

• A fried dough snack
• A celebration
• A Christmas Tree
• A Christmas drink in Spain

When do Christmas celebrations begin in Colombia?

• December 7 
• December 16 
• December 1
• December 24 (Christmas Eve)

What is Día de las velitas?

• When the streets and houses are decorated with lanterns and candles
• A celebration on Christmas Day
• A feast to dedicate the patron saint of Christmas
• When Colombians get together with friends and sing carols and pray

What does "las novenas" consist of? 

• A series of nine different days of gifts
• A celebration with prayers, food, and caroling
• A celebration with lights, food, and friends
• A festival in Spain where people jump over fires

In Colombia, to whom do children write their letters asking for presents?

• Papá Noel (Santa Claus)
• Los padres (Their parents)
• La iglesia (The church)
• Niño Jesús (Baby Jesus)

December 28th is similar to our April Fools Day. This day is known as what?

• Misa de Gallo
• Día de los santos inocentes
• Cena de navidad
• El pesebre

What is a Posada in Mexico? 

• A type of food eaten during the Christmas holidays
• A reenactment of Joseph and Mary looking for lodging
• A late night mass and celebration on Christmas Eve
• A celebration in the streets with candles and lanterns

What is the name given to the tradition of funny stories about the shepherds searching for baby Jesus?

• Posadas
• Pastorelas
• Nacimiento
• Noche buena