Latin American Christmas Traditions 1

In which country do Ecuadorians love to have big Christmas trees and Christmas light decorations?

• Colombia

• Ecuador

• Puerto Rico

• Venezuela

What is the important festivity in Colombia where kids and adults join at night to light little candles in the streets and windows?

• El Dia de las Velitas

• Christmas Eve

• La Novena

• El Dia de los Magos

In Venezuela, when do young children receive presents?

• Christmas Day and January 6th

• Christmas Eve and January 5th

• Christmas Day and New Year's Day

• Christmas Eve and New Year's Day

What are popular decorations during the Christmas season in Puerto Rico?

• Christmas Trees and Poinsettia Plants

• Christmas Lights and Wooden Carvings

• All of the above

• Nativity Scene and Special Clothing

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

• To decorate Christmas trees

• To light the way on dark evenings

• To exchange as gifts

• To make lanterns for parades

When was Christmas reinstated in Cuba after being banned for 30 years?

• 2017

• 1987

• 1997

• 2007

When is Christmas dinner eaten in Mexico?

• Christmas Eve

• Christmas Day

• New Year's Eve

• New Year's Day

What is recalentaro in Mexico?

• A traditional Christmas dance

• A type of Christmas dessert

• A special Christmas drink

• The leftovers from Christmas Eve dinner