Christmas in Mexico

What tradition begins in Mexico on December 16?

• Giving gifts on Christmas Day

• Starting Las Posadas celebrations

• Putting up Christmas trees

• Eating tamales

What do people carry when they walk during Las Posadas?

• Presents and toys

• Paper lanterns or candles

• Christmas trees

• Musical instruments only

What shape is the traditional piñata used during Posadas?

• A round ball with no points

• A star-shaped one with seven points

• A Christmas tree shape

• A square box

What plant is commonly used in Mexico at Christmastime and is called “Flor de Nochebuena”?

• Holly

• Poinsettia

• Mistletoe

• Pine tree