Latin American Christmas Traditions

Which country in Latin America celebrates la novena, a prayer for Christmas that tells the story of the nine-month pregnancy of the Virgin Mary?

• Puerto Rico

• Ecuador

• Colombia

• Venezuela

In which country do Colombians celebrate el dia de las velitas, a festivity where kids and adults light little candles in the streets and windows?

• Puerto Rico

• Venezuela

• Ecuador

• Colombia

On which day do young children in Venezuela receive presents under their arbolito (Christmas tree)?

• Christmas Eve

• New Year's Day

• December 7th

• January 5th

What are tamales, a popular Christmas food in Colombia, made of?

• Corn

• Wheat

• Potatoes

• Rice

Which country is known for its wooden carvings of different saints and the nativity scene as popular Christmas decorations?

• Venezuela

• Colombia

• Puerto Rico

• Ecuador

In which country do radio stations start playing Christmas music around the end of October?

• Ecuador

• Haiti

• Dominican Republic

• Colombia

What are intricately cut paper boxes called fanals used for in Haiti during Christmas?

• Serving food

• Holding presents

• Decorating Christmas trees

• Lighting the way on dark evenings

In which country was Christmas banned for 30 years and reinstated in 1997?

• Cuba

• Venezuela

• Dominican Republic

• Mexico