Traditions in MX
In Mexico, what is the name of the holiday season that extends from December 16 to December 24?
Posadas
What classic ballet is commonly performed during the Christmas season in the USA?
The nutcracker
In both Mexico and the USA, on which date is Christmas Day celebrated?
December 25th
What is the name of the Mexican Christmas beverage made from fermented pineapple, sugar cane, and spices?
Tepache
Which American city is famous for its annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony at Rockefeller Center?
New York
What is the traditional Mexican Christmas beverage made from hot chocolate and spices?
Atole
Which state in the USA is famous for its elaborate Christmas lighting displays and is often referred to as the "Christmas Capital of Texas"?
Texas
What is the traditional Mexican dance often performed during Christmas celebrations?
Jarabe Tapatío
In Mexico, on which day do children traditionally receive gifts from the Three Wise Men?
January 6th
What is the name of the popular American tradition where people sing Christmas carols from house to house?
Caroling
What is the name of the festive Mexican Christmas lantern shaped like a star?
Piñata
What traditional Christmas dessert is commonly made and enjoyed in the USA during the holiday season?
Fruit cake
In the USA, which president is credited with popularizing the Christmas tree tradition in the 19th century?
Franklin Pierce
What is the main ingredient in the traditional Mexican Christmas dish "Bacalao a la Vizcaína"?
Codfish/Bacalao
In the USA, which department store is known for its annual Thanksgiving Day Parade, featuring giant helium balloons?
Macy's
In Mexico, on which day is the main Christmas meal typically celebrated?
Christmas Eve (Nochebuena) December 24th
In the USA, which plant is commonly associated with Christmas and is often used for decorations?
Poinsettia.
In both Mexico and the USA, what is the name of the religious festive season leading up to Christmas?
Advent
In Mexican Christmas celebrations, what does the breaking of a piñata symbolize?
The triumph of good over evil
What is the title of the famous 1947 film that centers around a department store Santa Claus?
Miracle on 34 Street
What is the traditional sweet bread often enjoyed during the Christmas season in Mexico?
Panettone or Rosca de Reyes.
In the USA, what is the name of the character who is said to visit on Christmas Eve to deliver presents to children?
Santa Claus
What is the significance of the "Posadas" in Mexican Christmas traditions, and how is it celebrated?
Posadas are processions that reenact Mary and Joseph's search for shelter in Bethlehem. Participants go from house to house seeking "posada" (shelter), and it culminates in a celebration with food, music, and piñatas.
What is the name of the Mexican Christmas sweet bread that is often shaped like a wreath and adorned with dried fruit?
Rosca de Reyes
In the USA, what is the traditional Christmas dinner meat that is often served with cranberry sauce?
Roast turkey