Las Posadas
Where is Las Posadas celebrated?
Mexico and Central America
Where is St. Lucia day celebrated?
Sweden
What is the other name for Chinese New Year?
Lunar New Year
Where is Diwali celebrated?
India
Where is Dia de los Muertes celebrated?
Mexico
How long does Las Posadas last for?
9 days before Christmas
What color is worn during St. Lucia day?
White
What color are the decorations? What does the color represent?
Red - Good Luck
How long is Diwali?
5 days
What does Dia de los Muertes mean?
Day of the Dead
A procession with a Nativity looks for room at different families' homes.
When is St. Lucia Day celebrated and what kind of festival is it?
During the winter solstice a festival of light
What do families do during Chinese New year?
Get together and go to parades?
What do families decorate their homes with?
lanterns, clay lamps, and colored flower patterns
What are Offrendas?
alters built to honor those who have died where candles are lit and favorite foods of those who have died are put
What does the Nativity procession represent?
Joseph and Mary looking for room for Jesus
Who is St. Lucia followed by?
Star boys and handmaidens
What animal dances are done in the parades?
Lion and Dragon
A festival of lights celebrating good over evil
What do people wear?
Bright colors with skeleton costumes and skull masks
What do children break at Las posadas celebrations?
Pinatas
What does St. Lucia wear on her head?
A candle light wreath
Why are firecrackers set off?
To scare beasts away
What are rangoli?
Flower patterns on the floor
What is the special flower for Dia de los Muertes?
Marigolds