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Spanish Christmas Traditions
100

What is hung by the fireplace on Christmas Eve for Santa to fill with gifts?

Stockings 

100

Finish this line: “Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the ___.”

"Way"
100

What is the name of the drink made with milk, cream, sugar, and eggs, often served at Christmas?

Eggnog

100

What is the English word for "árbol de Navidad"?

Christmas Tree

100

What do Spanish children leave out for the Three Wise Men instead of stockings?

Shoes


200

Which plant is commonly associated with kissing during Christmas?

Mistletoe 

200

Which movie features a boy left home alone at Christmas who defends his house from burglars?

Home Alone

200

What fruit is traditionally placed in Christmas stockings?

Oranges 

200

What do we call the large sock hung by the fireplace?

Stocking

200

What is the name of the Christmas lottery in Spain, often referred to as "El Gordo"?

The Fat One

300

What do many people in Spain eat at midnight on Christmas Eve?

Turrón or 12 grapes 

300

What is the name of the main character's dog in The Grinch Who Stole Christmas?

Max

300

What type of meat is often served for Christmas dinner in the United States?

Turkey or Ham

300

What word means "decorations made with leaves, flowers, or fruits, often circular and hung on doors"?

Wreath

300

What traditional Spanish Christmas dessert is made from almonds and honey?

Turrón 

400

What is the circular object that people sometimes hang on their front doors during Christmas time?

Wreath

400

Who wrote the famous Christmas song "All I Want for Christmas is You"?

Mariah Carey

400

What is the name of the cake eaten in Spain on January 6th (Three Kings' Day)?

El Roscón de Reyes 

400

What is another word for "gifts" often used at Christmas?

Presents


400

On which date do Spanish children typically receive their Christmas presents?

January 6th ( Three Kings' Day)

500

In which country did the tradition of decorating a Christmas tree originate?

Germany

500

What song tells the story of a red-nosed reindeer?

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer 

500

What is the name of the sweet bread with dried fruits traditionally eaten in Italy during Christmas?

Panettone 

500

What is the English term for "el trineo de Papá Noel"?

Santa's Sleigh

500

What is the name of the midnight Mass celebrated on Christmas Eve in Spain?

La Misa del Gallo, or the Rooster’s Mass

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