Christmas Around the World - Mexico

How do you say Merry Christmas in Mexico?

• barka da Kirsimeti

• Frohe Weihnachten

• Feliz Navidad!

In Mexico, what is Santa's name?

• the Three Wisemen (3 Kings)

• St. Nikolas

• Weinachten Mann

• Santa-san (Mr. Santa)

What decorations do these use in Mexico ?

• Christmas trees, nativity cribs, mistletoe

• evergreen plants, posters, bright paper chains, tree of light

• basil bowl, tree with tinsel and Christopsomo bread

• farolitos, poinsettias, manger scenes, angels, and candles

In Mexico, what day do they celebrate Christmas and the children receive gifts?

• December 1

• December 25

• January 6

• January 15

What food is eaten in Mexico for Christmas?

• Christopsomo bread, Lamb or pork roasted over a spit, Spinach and cheese pie baklava

• ensalada de Noche Buena ( fruit salad), Hot Chocolate, Fried sugar tortillas, Oxtail soup, Enchiladas, Flan

• roast pork, jiaozi (Chinese dumplings), spring rolls, huoshao (baked roll with or without stuffing), and rice.

What is the Christmas parade called in Mexico?

• Los Posada

• Christmas Parade

• Kallikantzaroi

• Wise Man Event