Holidays in Spain and Mexico

The two countries we learned about in terms of holidays are:

Which of the following is NOT part of Mexico's celebration for New Year's Eve?

• fireworks

• candles & cinnamon

• eating 12 grapes

• champagne toast at midnight

Which holiday involves people honking their car horns, eating 12 grapes at midnight, and spending time at Puerta de Sol?

• New Year - Mexico

• New Year - Spain

• Independence Day - Mexico

• Constitution Day - Spain

In ​ (a)   children write letters to the wisemen asking for gifts. In ​ (b)   children leave out their shoes to wait for gifts on Three Kings Day.

• Spain
• Mexico

Constitution Day in celebrated in ____ instead of Independence Day, because they never had to fight for independence.

Match the following holidays and explanations.

• People burn wooden figures, originally used to prop up lights.

• Las Fallas

• People run through the streets with the bulls before the bullfight.

• Cinco de Mayo

• In the city of Puebla, people celebrate a battle they won over the French forces.

• St. John's Eve

• People celebrate the midsummer festival and have bonfires at beaches.

• La Tomatina

• People have a two hour tomato fight in the streets!

• Fiesta de San Fermin

Put these Mexican holidays in calendar order:

• Cinco de Mayo

• Holy Week and Easter

• Three Kings Day

• Christmas

• Independence Day

Which of the following is NOT a part of Day of the Dead celebrations?

• Candles

• Costumes

• Skulls

• Visiting cemeteries

Match the following holidays to descriptions.

• People retell the story of Mary and Joseph and have candlelight processions.

• Christmas in Mexico

• People attend church services and pray to the saints.

• All Saints Day

• People remember the martyrs, who were children killed by King Herod. They also play pranks.

• Innocents Day

• People go to church, have a feast, and sing while walking with torches.

• Christmas in Spain

• People in Spain recognize their connection to Hispanic countries who also speak Spanish.

• Hispanic Day