History
When does Mexico celebrate Independence Day?
September 16th
Which dish is traditionally associated with Mexican Independence celebrations?
Pozole
What are the colors of the Mexican flag?
Green, white and red
. What flower is strongly associated with Día de Muertos?
Marigold (cempasúchil)
Which animal appears on the Mexican flag?
Eagle and snake
Who is known as “El Padre de la Patria”?
Miguel Hidalgo
Which Mexican state is particularly associated with tlayudas?
Oaxaca
At a Mexican party, what is a common solution when there aren’t enough beds for the children?
Put two chairs together
What is celebrated on November 1st and 2nd in Mexico?
Día de Muertos
Where did Miguel Hidalgo give the famous “Grito”?
Dolores
What famous speech/event is celebrated on the night of September 15th?
The Grito de Dolores
Which Mexican dish is traditionally made with a corn dough called masa and cooked inside a corn husk or banana leaf?
Tamales
What happens when someone says “Ya me voy” at a Mexican party?
They stay for another hour
What colorful object is traditionally broken during many Mexican celebrations?
A piñata
What is tepache traditionally made from?
pineapple
In which year did Mexico's War of Independence begin?
1810
What is “agua de jamaica” made from?
Hibiscus flowers
What might you find inside an empty ice-cream container in a Mexican home?
Salsa or beans
What happens if you find the baby Jesus figurine in the Rosca de Reyes?
You have to buy the tamales on February 2nd
Birria is traditionally associated with which Mexican state?
Jalisco
How many years did the Mexican War of Independence approximately last?
11 years
Which ingredient is traditionally used to make cochinita pibil?
Achiote
If there aren’t enough chairs at a Mexican party, what usually happens?
More plastic chairs magically appear
Which ancient civilization is strongly associated with the origins of many traditions surrounding Día de Muertos?
Aztecs/Mexica
In which year did Mexico achieve independence from Spain?
1821