Posadas and Traditions
This Mexican Christmas celebration reenacts Mary and Joseph search for shelter in Bethlehem.
What is a posada?
This song begins with the lyrics “you better watch out, you better not cry…”
What is “Santa claus is comin’ to town”?
This evergreen symbol of Christmas originated in Germany.
What is a Christmas tree?
This 1990 films title character defends his home from burglars.
What is Home Alone?
Alma dresses up as this character every Christmas.
What is the Grinch?
La Posadas last for this many nights beginning December 16th.
What is 9 nights?
This famous holiday tune features a red nosed reindeer who saves Christmas.
What is Rudolph the Red nose reindeer?
This red and green plant from Mexico is a holiday favorite.
What is a poinsettia?
The Grinch’s heart grows three sizes in this Dr. Seuss classic.
What is How the Grinch Stole Christmas?
This cousin exposed a chat to other cousins before Christmas.
Who is Alex?
During last posadas children often take turns trying to break this colorful item filled with candy.
What is a piñata?
The song jingle bells was originally written for this holiday.
What is Thanksgiving?
In the UK, friends share a “crack” with these paper party favors.
What are Christmas crackers?
This actor voiced Santa in The Polar Express.
Who is Tom Hanks?
The word posada translates to this in English?
What is “inn” or “shelter”?
Mariah Carey belts out this modern Christmas classic every year starting November 1st. (Song)
What is “All I want for Christmas is You”?
In Sweden, a giant version of this straw animal is built each year (and often burned down).
What is the Yule goat?
Name the movie.
“Keep the change, ya filthy animal.”
What is Home Alone 2 Lost in NY?
Traditional food served during the posadas includes Tamales and this warm drink make with fruit.
What is ponche?
This Christmas song was first ever to be broadcasted in space by astronauts in 1965.
What is “Jingle Bells”?
This fruit, often found in stockings, represents the gold given by St. Nicholas.
What is an orange?
At the North Pole, this head elf keeps everything running smoothly.
Who is Bernard?