Games and Symbols
Las Posadas
Food
Christmas
Mexico
100
What is the thing that children try and break open?
Pinata
100

WHAT DO LAS POSADAS REPRESENT?

A Posada Navideña is a Mexican Christmas tradition that reenacts Mary and Joseph's search for shelter in Bethlehem before the birth of Jesus. The term "posada" means "inn" in Spanish, symbolizing their quest for lodging. Starting on December 16th and lasting for nine nights, the tradition involves lively processions with music, food, and carols, each night representing one month of Mary's pregnancy.

100

What is the most famous type of cookie in christmas?

GINGERBREAD COOKIE

100
What are 2 things a Nativity Scene can be made out of?
Wood, Clay, Metal, Glass, Straw, and many others.
100
What are the colors on the Mexican flag?
Red, White, and Green
200
What flower is a native flower to Mexico and is a common Christmas flower in the United States?
Poinsettia
200

Mention 7 characters from the Nativity scene.

MARY,JOSEPC, JESUS, MELCHOR, GASPASR, BALTAZAR, ANGEL, SHEPARD, BULL, MULE, STAR, DEVIL, SHEEP

200

WHAT'S A TYPICAL HOT DRINK SERVED IN MEXICO FOR CHRISTMAS, IT HAS FRUIT, NUTS, JAMAICA AND YOU CAN ADD "PIQUETE" IF YOU WANT TO.

PONCHE

200
What time do families go to church on Christmas Eve?
Midnight
200
What language do they speak in Mexico?
Spanish
300
What is the Poinsettia known as in Spanish?
Noche Buena
300
What do people do on Las Posadas?
They act out the journey of Mary and Joseph as they make their way to Bethlehem. They knock at doors asking for shelter.
300

Name 3 examples food shared during Christmas time in Mexico.

homemade tamales and atole (corn gruel) or other regional dishes roast turkey, ham or suckling pig are other popular menu items; as well as Romeritos (a herb) in Mole (a spicy chocolate sauce) with shrimps and potatoes; and Bacalao - cod served a la vizcaina, a Basque dish. The traditional dessert is colación, a mixture of candies in syrup. Ponche (a hot fruit punch), sidra (sparkling cider) for the holiday brindis (toast). Buñuelos. 

300
What is Christmas known as in Mexico?
Navidad
300
What is the money in Mexico called?
Pesos
400
What is a scene of Mary, Joseph, baby Jesus, Wise Men, and animals known as?
A Nativity
400

WHAT NAME DO THE IRAPUATENSE CHRISTMAS POSADAS RECEIVE?

BARRIOS

400
On Christmas Eve, people in Mexico go to church at midnight and then do what afterwards?
Have a feast.
400
What do families do on Christmas day in Mexico?Re-heat the food from the night before, big family gathering.
Re-heat the food from the night before, big family gathering.
400
What is in the middle of the Mexican flag?
A picture of an eagle eating a snake.
500

What are some of the words to the song children sing while breaking open the pinata? "

"¡Dale,  dale,  dale, no pierdas el tino, porque si lo pierdes, pierdes el camino, Una, dos, tres!"

500

In Irapuato where do the barrios begin? What neighborhood?

La carmelitas.

500

What is another food popular during Christmas in Mexico?

homemade tamales and atole (corn gruel) or other regional dishes roast turkey, ham or suckling pig are other popular menu items; as well as Romeritos (a herb) in Mole (a spicy chocolate sauce) with shrimps and potatoes; and Bacalao - cod served a la vizcaina, a Basque dish. The traditional dessert is colación, a mixture of candies in syrup. Ponche (a hot fruit punch), sidra (sparkling cider) or other spirits are served for the holiday brindis (toast).

500
On January 6th some children get a visit from who that leave them gifts.
The Three Wise Men
500
What foods did Mexico introduce to the world?
Chilies, Corn, and Chocolate
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