Las Posadas
Christmas Food
Decorations
Christmas Eve
Three King's Day
100

What is the name of the celebration where children go from house to house asking for a place to stay, like Mary and Joseph?

Las Posadas

100

What do many families in Mexico eat on Christmas Eve?

Tamales

100

What do families in Mexico often set up to represent the birth of Jesus?

Nacimientos (nativity scenes)

100

What is Christmas Eve called in Mexico?

Nochebuena

100

What date is Three Kings' Day celebrated?

January 6th

200

How many nights does Las Posadas last?

Nine nights

200

What sweet treat is often enjoyed during Christmas in Mexico?

Buñuelos (sweet fritters)

200

What plant is commonly used for Christmas decorations in Mexico and has red and green leaves?

Poinsettia

200

What special church service do many people attend on Christmas Eve?

Misa de Gallo (Rooster’s Mass)

200

What do children in Mexico receive on Three Kings' Day?

Gifts

300

What do children carry during Las Posadas?

Candles

300

What type of fish dish is popular for Christmas in Mexico?

Bacalao (salted cod)

300

What decoration is placed at the top of a Christmas tree?

A star or angel

300

What time is Misa de Gallo usually held?

Late at night

300

What special cake is eaten on Three Kings' Day?

Rosca de Reyes

400

What happens at the last house during Las Posadas?

The children are welcomed in, and there is often a party.

400

What is a popular hot drink during Christmas in Mexico made from corn dough and milk?

Atole

400

What type of lights are used to decorate homes and streets during Christmas in Mexico?

Colorful lights

400

What do families often do after Misa de Gallo?

Enjoy a festive meal together

400

What is hidden inside the Rosca de Reyes cake?

A tiny baby Jesus figure

500

What is usually broken at the end of a Las Posadas celebration?

A piñata

500

What is the name of the Christmas cake eaten on Three Kings' Day?

Rosca de Reyes

500

What do people often make and decorate to hang on their doors during Christmas?

Christmas Wreaths

500

What kind of celebration is held on Christmas Eve with music, dancing, and food?

A fiesta

500

What must the person do if they find the baby Jesus figure in their slice of Rosca de Reyes?

Host a party on February 2nd (Día de la Candelaria)

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