General Knowledge
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People gather at Puerta del Sol to celebrate the new year, but where is Puerta del Sol?
In Madrid.
How many grapes do Spaniards eat on New Year's Eve?
12
In Argentina, women are given underwear on Christmas Eve, but what colour?
Rojo
What is the night before Christmas called in Spain?
Nochebuena
What is celebrated in Spain on December 28th?
"Día de los Santos Inocentes".
What sweets do Spaniards eat on "Día de Reyes"?
Roscón de Reyes
In which Latin American country was Christmas not allowed from 1969 to 2007?
In Cuba
What is the name of the lottery ticket that Spaniards buy for the 22 December? And what is the biggest prize you can win?
Un décimo - el Gordo
What are "villancicos"?
Popular songs that are sung at Christmas and that are many years old.
What is the Spanish version of French champagne called?
Cava
On what date is Christmas inaugurated in Colombia?
8 December, Immaculate Virgin's Day.
What do children who have been bad get instead of presents?
Coal
What are the names of the three Wise Men who bring gifts to Spanish children on the night of 5-6 December? What do the children do to ask them for presents?
Melchor, Gaspar y Baltasar. Write a letter.
What do Spaniards have for breakfast after the New Year's Eve party?
Chocolate con churros.
Name at least one traditional dish that Mexicans eat at Christmas.
Romeritos, tamales, ensalada de manzana.
Who brings presents to children in the Basque Country for Christmas?
The "Olentzero"
What is the "aguinaldo"?
A kind of bonus or small amount of money given to workers during the Christmas season (Christmas tip or Boxing Day money).
What are the typical Spanish Christmas sweets called? Name one of them for 200 points (no turrón).
Mazapán, polvorones.
What do you throw away in Cuba on New Year's Day?
A bucket of water through the window to cleanse the aura and ensure the good.