Latin American Holiday Traditions Quiz

What is the tradition of Las Posadas in Latin America?

• C. Burning effigies at midnight

• A. Nine nights of prayer and feasts

• B. Reenacting Mary and Joseph's pilgrimage

• D. Carving radishes into figures

What is the significance of the Novena of Aguinaldos in Latin America?

• A. Gathering for midnight Mass

• B. Celebrating the birth of Christ

• D. Making life-sized dolls and burning them in effigy

• C. Nine nights of prayer and feasts

What is the tradition of Parrandas in Cuba and Puerto Rico?

• B. Roving party with lights and music

• A. Organized carnival-like festivals

• D. Nine nights of prayer and feasts

• C. Making life-sized dolls and burning them in effigy

What is the tradition of the Misa de Gallo in Latin America?

• C. Midnight Mass on December 25

• A. Celebrating the birth of Christ

• B. Eating 12 grapes at midnight

• D. Making life-sized dolls and burning them in effigy

What is the tradition of the Night of the Radishes in Oaxaca, Mexico?

• D. Eating 12 grapes at midnight

• C. Nine nights of prayer and feasts

• B. Carving radishes into figures

• A. Making life-sized dolls and burning them in effigy

What is the significance of the Invention of Christmas Lights in Latin America?

• A. Celebrating the birth of Christ

• B. Making life-sized dolls and burning them in effigy

• C. Eating 12 grapes at midnight

• D. Ringing in the new year with food and fireworks

What is the tradition of wearing yellow underwear on New Year's Eve believed to bring in Latin America?

• C. Joy and happiness

• D. Health and wellness

• A. Good luck and prosperity

• B. Love

What is the significance of Three Kings Day in Latin America?

• D. Making life-sized dolls and burning them in effigy

• C. Children receiving gifts

• B. Ringing in the new year with food and fireworks

• A. Celebrating the birth of Christ

What is the tradition of the Novena of Aguinaldos in Colombia, Ecuador, and parts of Venezuela?

• A. Nine nights of prayer, feasts, and religious songs

• B. Making life-sized dolls and burning them in effigy

• C. Celebrating the birth of Christ

• D. Eating 12 grapes at midnight

What is the tradition of the Novena of Aguinaldos in Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, and parts of the southwestern U.S.?

• A. Making life-sized dolls and burning them in effigy

• B. Reenacting Mary and Joseph's pilgrimage

• C. Nine nights of prayer, feasts, and religious songs

• D. Celebrating the birth of Christ