Dia de Los Reyes
What day is Dia de los Reyes celebrated?
January 6th
When is Dia de los Muertos celebrated?
October 31st- November 2nd
What is the symbol prominently featured on the Canadian flag?
Maple leaf
What are the colors of Mexico's flag?
Red, white and green
What word means cheese in Spanish?
Queso
Name the traditional dessert bread associated with Dia de los Reyes?
Rosca de Reyes
What is the primary purpose of Dia de los Muertos?
To honor and remember deceased loved ones by celebrating their lives
What is Canada day?
Celebrates when Canada was created.
What is the symbol found in the center of the Mexican flag?
An eagle sitting on a cactus devouring a serpent.
What word means "snack" in Mexico?
Taco
What is hidden in the Rosca de Reyes?
A baby Jesus
What is the location of where Pan de Muerto is eaten?
Ofendas and graveyards
What is Canada's form of government?
It's a Constitutional Monarchy system- which a monarch shares power with a constitutionally organized government.
What day celebrates Mexico's victory over France in 1862?
Cinco de Mayo
What is the ancient flat "bread" of Mexico?
Corn Tortilla
What is the shape and symbolism of the Rosca de Reyes?
It's in the shape of a wreath and represents God's love which has no beginning and no end.
What is the tradition behind Pan de Muerto?
That the spirit of their loved ones come back to visit and be nourished by their loved ones.
What does the maple leaf on the flag represent?
Represents unity across the country regardless of birthplace.
What are the 3 main Mexican cultures?
Mayan, Aztec and Spain
What is the Canadian dessert that has 3 layers?
Nanaimo bars
What is the tradition behind the Rosca de Reyes?
If you find the baby Jesus in your piece of the bread then you need to host the party called Día de la Candelaria on February 2nd.
What is the traditional shape of Pan de Muerto? What is the symbolism for each part?
Describe the colors of the Canadian flag and what they represent.
Red= symbolizes lives lost during the world wars
White= peace and tranquility
When and what is All Souls Day?
November 2nd and honors the people who have died
Name 2 traditional foods from Canada and 2 from Mexico.
Poutine, beaver tails, butter tarts, bagels, etc
Enchiladas, tacos, churros, sopapilla cheesecake pie, etc.