Food
What food do Costa Ricans eat on Christmas?
They eat tamales.
What costume do children usually wear on Halloween?
They wear scary costumes like witches or vampires.
What do people eat during Holy Week in Guatemala?
They eat special food like fish and sweet bread.
What sweet dessert do people in the USA usually eat on Thanksgiving?
They usually eat pumpkin pie
Do people wear special clothes for Independence Day in Costa Rica? What do they look like?
Yes, they wear traditional clothes like white blouses and skirts or pants with a red scar
Do families in El Salvador celebrate Christmas with fireworks?
Yes, they celebrate with fireworks at midnight.
Do people in Costa Rica eat the same food on Easter and Christmas?
No, they don’t. They eat different food.
How often do people wear costumes in Costa Rica during national celebrations?
People usually wear costumes once a year during parades or school events.
How often do people in Nicaragua make altars for La Purísima?
They make them once a year in December.
What traditional food do you prefer on holidays: tamales or turkey? Why?
Examples: I prefer tamales because they are tasty.
What costume do you prefer to wear on a holiday? Why do you like it?
Answer can vary
What holiday tradition do you prefer in Costa Rica—making tamales or watching the Festival de la Luz? Why?
Expected Answer: I prefer making tamales because I do it with my family.
What holiday food do people in the USA eat that Costa Ricans don’t eat?
Americans eat cranberry sauce, but Costa Ricans don’t.
Do you prefer traditional costumes or modern ones for celebrations? Can you wear both? Why or why not?
Answer can vary: I prefer traditional costumes, but I like both. They are part of the fun and culture.
Do you like the Christmas traditions in both Honduras and Panama? Which do you prefer?
Expected Answer: I like both, but I prefer the food in Honduras.