Las posadas

The Spanish word for a Nativity scene is ________.

• el nacimiento
• las posadas
• Halloween

La flor de Nochebuena is called ___________ in English.

• daisy
• marigold
• poinsettia

The seven cones of the original piñata represent ________.

• the seven days of the week
• the seven deadly sins
• the seven Christmas elves

Las posadas are represented by _______ nights of parties. 

• 6
• 9
• 12

The stick used to break the piñata represents __________.

• faith
• luck
• candy

When is the baby Jesus placed in the nativity scene?

• January 1
• July 4
• December 24 midnight

Masa is a ______________ used to make tamales. 

• pork rind
• chocolate sauce
• cormeal dough

In Mexico the posadas start on ________.

• Dec. 16
• Dec. 25
• Dec. 1

What do las posadas recreate?

• Mary and Joseph's search for lodging
• Mary and Joseph's search for food
• Mary and Joseph's search for wealth

What is the Día de los Santos Inocentes?

• a day to hang out with friends
• a day to play tricks on your friends