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Spanish Speaking Countries Christmas

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the name of the bread often eaten at Christmas in South America?

a)

turron

b)

paneton

c)

canela

2.

What is another day besides Christmas when children may receive gifts?

a)

diciembre 7 (December 7)

b)

diciembre 8 (December 8)

c)

enero 1 (January 1)

d)

enero 6 (January 6)

3.

What is the Spanish word for nativity scene?

a)

paja

b)

natividad

c)

pesebre

d)

escenario

4.

What is the Christmas flower native to Mexico and Central America?

a)

marigold

b)

nativity

c)

poinsettias

d)

sunflowers

5.

What mode of transportation is used to get to church services in Caracas during the holiday season?

a)

Roller skate

b)

bicycle

c)

motorcycle

d)

car

6.

List 3 names for Santa Claus in Spanish

a)

papa Noel, San Nicolas, Saint Noel

b)

papa Noel, San Nicolas, viejito pascualero

c)

Saint Valentin, Saint Patrick, Saint Nicolas

d)

Claus, Nicolas, Pascualero

7.

What are "parrandas"?

a)

When Argentinians go from to house to house waking up friends with Christmas carols and music.

b)

When Colombians go from to house to house waking up friends with Christmas carols and music.

c)

When Puerto Ricans go from to house to house waking up friends with Christmas carols and music.

d)

When Americans go from to house to house waking up friends with Christmas carols and music.

8.

What is the name of midnight church service on Christmas Eve?

a)

Misa de noche buena (Christmas eve mass)

b)

Misa de navidad(Christmas Mass)

c)

Misa de gallo (Mass of the rooster)

d)

Misa de gallina (Mass of the hen)

e)

Misa de navidad (Christmas mass)

9.

What is a common Christmas decoration in Costa Rica?

a)

Wild orchids

b)

roses

c)

sunflowers

d)

marigold

10.

When do many families in Spanish speaking countries gather to enjoy a large meal together?

a)

enero 6 (January 6)

b)

diciembre 25 (December 25)

c)

diciembre 24 (December 24)

d)

diciembre 16 (December 16)