Spanish Celebrations
Party in the USA
Mr. Worldwide
Miscellaneous Goodies
100
This Catholic holiday celebrates the birth of Jesus of Nazareth in Bethlehem.
What is Christmas?
100
This holiday, celebrated with champagne and fireworks, marks the change in the Gregorian Calendar from one year to the next.
What is New Year's Eve?
100
This Christian holiday in April celebrates the resurrection of Jesus in the Bible and is observed by about 2.3 billion people worldwide.
What is Easter?
100
Although considered an American food, this dish has it's origins in Germany.
What is the hamburger?
200
Balthazar, Melchior, and ________ are the basis for the holiday "Los Reyes Magos" on January 6th.
Who is Caspar?
200
This holiday celebrates the break from Great Britain and the founding of the United States of America on July 4th.
What is Independence Day?
200
This month long celebration involves fasting in the daylight hours and is considered one of the five pillars of Islam.
What is Ramadan?
200
Another word for "nice" in English.
What is "polite"?
300
During the 40 days of Lent, Christians were deprived of certain pleasures like eating meat, doing fun things, etc. That's why just before Lent starts, each year people celebrate a few days of non-stop partying to eat as much meat as possible during this popular Spring Holiday.
What is Carnaval?
300
This holiday on January 3rd celebrates the life and work of___________ who fought for equal rights of African Americans.
Who is Martin Luther King Jr. ?
300
This Jewish holiday usually happens around Christmas time, and celebrates the reconquest of Jerusalem in the 2nd Century BCE.
What is Hanukkah?
300
Tomatoes, potatoes, and pumpkins all originate from this continent.
What is South America?
400
This local holiday takes place on October 9th and celebrates the creation of the Kingdom of Valencia in 1238.
What is "Dia de la Comunitat Valenciana"?
400
This Holiday, which celebrates the defeat of the French in Mexico in 1862, has become a popular drinking celebration for all Americans.
What is Cinco de Mayo?
400
Aside from religious holidays, celebrating Independence from this country is the most celebrated holiday in the world. (About 65 countries)
What is Great Britain?
400
A way to speak that is used to show respect and is often used in professional and education settings.
What is "formal"?
500
A holiday honoring this saint is celebrated by lighting bonfires and setting off fireworks on the evening of June 23.
Who is St. John the Baptist?
500
This holiday originates in Ireland and celebrates its most known saint but has become a popular celebration day of Irish heritage throughout the entire USA.
What is St. Patrick's Day?
500
This spring festival is celebrated by throwing paint and colored-water and is observed by about 1.2 billion people in India and Nepal.
What is Holi?