Spanish Speaking Countries Christmas

What is the name of the bread often eaten at Christmas in South America?

• turron

• paneton

• canela

What is another day besides Christmas when children may receive gifts?

• diciembre 7 (December 7)

• diciembre 8 (December 8)

• enero 1 (January 1)

• enero 6 (January 6)

What is the Spanish word for nativity scene?

• paja

• natividad

• pesebre

• escenario

What is the Christmas flower native to Mexico and Central America?

• marigold

• nativity

• poinsettias

• sunflowers

What mode of transportation is used to get to church services in Caracas during the holiday season?

• Roller skate

• bicycle

• motorcycle

• car

List 3 names for Santa Claus in Spanish

• papa Noel, San Nicolas, Saint Noel

• papa Noel, San Nicolas, viejito pascualero

• Saint Valentin, Saint Patrick, Saint Nicolas

• Claus, Nicolas, Pascualero

What are "parrandas"?

• When Argentinians go from to house to house waking up friends with Christmas carols and music.

• When Colombians go from to house to house waking up friends with Christmas carols and music.

• When Puerto Ricans go from to house to house waking up friends with Christmas carols and music.

• When Americans go from to house to house waking up friends with Christmas carols and music.

What is the name of midnight church service on Christmas Eve?

• Misa de noche buena (Christmas eve mass)

• Misa de navidad(Christmas Mass)

• Misa de gallo (Mass of the rooster)

• Misa de gallina (Mass of the hen)

• Misa de navidad (Christmas mass)

What is a common Christmas decoration in Costa Rica?

• Wild orchids

• roses

• sunflowers

• marigold

When do many families in Spanish speaking countries gather to enjoy a large meal together?

• enero 6 (January 6)

• diciembre 25 (December 25)

• diciembre 24 (December 24)

• diciembre 16 (December 16)