Christmas in Mexico

What does Posada mean in English?

• soup

• punch

• a place to stay

• It's a person's name

What dates are Las Posadas celebrated on?

• Dec. 25th-Jan 6th

• Dec. 16th-Dec. 24th

• Dec. 13th-Feb. 2nd

• Dec. 24th-Jan. 1st

What is the color of "Flor de Nochebuena"?

• Red

• White

• Pink

• Yellow

Who is missing when the Nativity is put out at the beginning of Las Posadas?

What is the name of the sweet bread we tried (3 kings Bread)?

• Pan

• Guadalupe

• Ponche

• Rosca

How do the children send their wishes to the 3 Kings?

• write a letter and set out w cookies and milk

• yell them out loud before bed

• tie their wishes onto a balloon and release into the air

• email or text them to the given number

What is Ponche?

• sweet bread

• a hot apple cider drink

• warm rice drink served during holidays

• the celebration before Christmas every night

How many nights does Las Posadas last?

• 2

• 36

• 24

• 9

Three Kings Day (Dia de Reyes) is celebrated on which date?

• January 6th

• December 25th

• February 2nd

• December 13th

La Basilica-Holiest Shrine in Mexico is where millions of people come to visit each year and pay homage/respect/give thanks to whom?

• 3 Kings

• Jesus

• Virgen de Guadalupe/Mary

• peasant Juan Diego