Mexican Christmas Traditions

Mexico is our neighbor to the

• North

• South

• East

• West

Pinatas are traditionally filled with (choose all that apply)

• Marbles

• Candy

• Money

• Toys

• Pictures

Poinsettias are important because they (choose all that apply)

• are native to Mexico and Central America

• have Christmas colors

• look like the Star of Bethlehem

• only bloom this time of year

The Mexican celebration that starts 9 days before Christmas is called:

• Lo Postal

• Pre-Christmas

• Los Posadas

• 9 days of Christmas

Parts of the Los Posadas celebration include: (choose all that apply)

• parades

• pinatas

• magic shows

• parties

• dances

What do children put out on January 6th to get filled with candy and money?

• hats

• socks

• shoes

• bowls

Who originally grew poinsettias?

• American Indians

• Ancient Mayans

• Pilgrims

• Ancient Aztecs

The red part of the poinsettias are...?

• flowers

• leaves

• roots

• petals

Poinsettia leaves are pointed at the end?