Holiday Traditions
What is one of the most important traditions in México before Christmas; La misa de Gallo or La Posada?
La Posada
What kind of salad is usually served at Christmas, a salad with fruit and vegetable or with pomegranates?
A salad with fruit and vegetables
What is the main flower used at Christmas, the Poinsettia flower or a rose?
Ponsettia flower.
What colour is Father Christmas' belt?
Black
In México is Christmas a time for celebration or a party?
Celebration
Why are children blindfolded during the Posada, to hit a Piñata or to get a surprise?
To hit a Piñata
What is usually served on Christmas, a roasted turkey or Ham?
Roasted turkey
What do you think you will find more of in a market, nacimientos or piñatas?
Nacimientos
Does Father Christmas have a long beared or a short beared?
Long beared
What are the names of the Three Wise Men?
Melchor - Gaspar - Baltazar
What do mexican families celebrate more, Christmas Eve or Christmas Day?
Christmas Eve
Describe La Rosca de Reyes
It is sweet bread with syrup and sugar and some caramelised sweet on top.
Are the Nacimientos usually made of clay or plastic?
Clay
How many raindeer pull Father Christmas' sleigh?
Six or Eight, sometimes 12
When does the last Posada take place?
December 24th
Do mexican families share many Christmas traditions with Spain or with England?
Spain
What is another favorite dish served in México during Christmas which is made of fish, tomatoes, olives and potatoes?
Bacalao
How many candles does an advent wreath have?
Four
By what other name is Father Christmas known in countries in Europe? (Not Santa Clause)
St. Nicholas
Does Christmas begin 9 days before December 25 or 6 days before December 25?
9 days before
What is the traditional hot drink that you will find in a Posada?
Ponche
What are crispy treats that look like tostadas but are covered with fine sugar or syrup?
Buñuelos
Where are the Christmas ornaments we use to decorate the Christmas tree made, in Tlaxcala or Chignahuapan?
Chignahuapan
Does Father Christmas sleigh have wheels?
No
What is a Pastorela?
Pastorelas are plays based on the birth of Jesus and the shepherds who follow the Star of Bethlehem.