CANCIONES NAVIDENOS
This song includes the opening line:
“si me ven, si me ven, voy camino de Belén…”
What is Mi Burrito Sabanero?
This Spanish word means “Christmas Eve,” one of the most important nights of celebration.
What is Nochebuena?
These dough-filled holiday favorites are wrapped in corn husks or banana leaves.
What are tamales?
This is the capital city of Mexico.
What is Mexico City (Ciudad de México)?
In this movie, a grumpy green character tries to steal Christmas from Whoville.
What is How the Grinch Stole Christmas?
This Christmas song includes the lyric:
“Asómate a esa ventana, verás al Niño en la cuna…”
What is Campanas de Belén / Campana Sobre Campana?
Many Mexican families celebrate Christmas Eve by staying awake until this time to eat, celebrate, and open presents.
What is midnight?
This warm fruit punch is commonly served during Christmas and Posadas.
What is ponche navideño?
This is Mexico’s most well-known traditional dance, often performed with colorful dresses.
What is Folklórico or Jarabe Tapatío (Mexican Hat Dance)?
In this movie, a young boy is left home alone and has to defend his house from two burglars.
What is Home Alone?
This traditional song honoring the Virgin of Guadalupe begins with the lyric: “Desde el cielo una hermosa mañana…”
What is La Guadalupana?
On January 6th, families celebrate this holiday when many children receive gifts from the Three Kings.
What is Día de Reyes?
This seasonal bread, eaten in January, contains tiny baby figurines hidden inside.
What is Rosca de Reyes?
This is the most popular sport in Mexico.
What is soccer (fútbol)?
This film follows Buddy, a human raised by elves, who travels to New York City to find his father.
What is Elf?
This classic carol begins with:
“La Virgen se está peinando entre cortina y cortina…”
What is Los Peces en el Río?
This December 12th celebration honors the patron saint of Mexico.
What is Día de la Virgen de Guadalupe?
This drink, often chocolatey and thick, is popular on cold Christmas nights.
What is champurrado or hot chocolate?
This iconic Mexican eagle symbol appears on the country’s flag eating this animal.
What is a snake?
In this movie, Santa accidentally falls off a roof, and an ordinary dad has to take his place.
What is The Santa Clause?
This peaceful song begins softly with:
“Todo duerme en derredor…”
What is Noche de Paz (Silent Night)?
This traditional Catholic Christmas Eve service is named after the belief that a rooster crowed at midnight to announce Jesus’ birth.
What is Misa de Gallo?
These sugary fried pastries shaped like snowflakes are popular at Christmas time.
What are buñuelos?
This ancient civilization built Chichén Itzá, one of the most famous pyramids in Mexico.
What is the Mayan civilization?
In this animated film, a magical train takes children to the North Pole on Christmas Eve.
What is The Polar Express?