Christmas in México

What does Posada mean in English?

• soup

• punch

• a place to stay

• It's a person's name

How long do Las Posadas last?

• quince noches

• dos noches

• tres noches

• nueve noches

What happens at the FIRST house visited during a posada?

• the group gives a gift to the hostess

• the group must perform a dance

• the group is invited to come in

• the group is turned away

What dates are Las Posadas celebrated on?

• Dec. 25th-Jan 6th

• Dec. 16th-Dec. 24th

• Dec. 13th-Feb. 2nd

• Dec. 24th-Jan. 1st

What are Las flores de Nochebuena?

• poinsettias 

• roses

• tulips

• cactus

What is the traditional piñata, and what does it represent?

• a 7 pointed star / 7 deadly sins

• a 4 pointed star/good luck

• a circle / party time 

When is El día de Los Reyes? 

• January 1st

• December 24th

• January 6th

• December 25th

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 hidden in the King Cake (Rosca de Reyes)?

• a baby

• a coin

• a bead

• a ring

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

• January 6th

• December 25th

• February 2nd

• December 13th