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WorksheetsThe Posada: A Cherished Christmas Tradition
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is the Posada?
A) A traditional Mexican Christmas celebration
B) A Spanish dance
C) A type of Mexican food
D) A religious book.
The celebration typically ends with ______.
A piñata-breaking
A fireworks display
A dance performance
A speech by the mayor
What is the main ingredient in Champurrado?
Corn dough
Chocolate
Guavas
Pork
What does the Posada represent?
The celebration of wealth and power.
The journey of Mary and Joseph from Nazareth to Bethlehem, and the shelter they sought.
The exploration of new lands.
The gain of authority.
In El Salvador, families typically create _______ in their homes.
Fireworks displays
Elaborate nativity scenes
Ice sculptures
Gingerbread houses
The season in Colombia begins on _______ with Día de las Velitas.
December 1st
December 7th
December 15th
December 24th
The core tradition of Posadas in Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador involves reenacting _______ search for shelter.
A) Mary's
B) Joseph's
C) Mary's and Joseph's
D) The Wise Men's
What does the word 'posada' mean in Spanish?
Home
Shelter or inn
Family
Gift
What happens during the "asking for lodging" song?
The pilgrims are always welcomed
The pilgrims are refused shelter, then welcomed in
The pilgrims are given food
The song is not sung during the Posada
What does the piñata represent during the Posada?
A Christmas tree
The struggle against evil
The baby Jesus
A gift for the pilgrims
Fill in the blank: The song during the Posada is about ________.
asking for gifts
asking for lodging
asking for money
asking for candy
What are posadas?
The reenactment of Mary and Joseph asking for lodging, only to be turned away at each house, culminates in a celebration at the final house, where the party takes place.
Christmas cookies
A king's cake
A celebration on Christmas Day
When do Posadas take place?
December 9
December 16 - December 24
December 24 & December 25
December 24
December 12
What is La Fiesta de la Virgen de Guadalupe, celebrated on December 12th?
A cultural celebration of Mexican independence
A religious festival honoring the Virgin Mary, specifically her apparition to Juan Diego in 1531
A harvest festival
Day to play tricks on each other
What is Misa de Gallo?
A Christmas feast held in Spain and its former colonies.
A Midnight Mass celebrated on Christmas Eve and sometimes in the days leading up to Christmas in Spain and many former Spanish colonies.
A procession of shepherds on Christmas Day in Spain.
A traditional Spanish dance performed during Christmas celebrations.
