Mexico
What are the three main colors of the Mexican flag?
Green, white, and red. The colors symbolize hope (green), purity (white), and blood/heroism (red)
Sometimes called a yam in the Western world, it’s really one of these.
What is sweet potato? The root vegetables look similar, but you have probably never tasted a yam. Ninety-five percent of yams are grown in West Africa, and they can grow to 45 inches in length.
These two words are exchanged at the altar during a wedding ceremony
What is “I do”? While many couple write their own vows, they still say their “I do’s.”
It’s not only a bog fruit associated with the holidays but also a shade of red
What is cranberry? It comes from the German word kraneberrie, which means “crane berry.” It earned this name because the flower of the cranberry plant looks like a crane’s head and neck.
What was Avon’s catchy television advertising slogan in the 1950s and 1960s?
: “Ding Dong! Avon Calling!” Avon started as a small business in New York City, in 1886. The name of the company was officially changed to Avon in 1933. It is the fifth-largest beauty company in the world.
What is the official national language of Mexico?
Spanish. There are more than 60 Indigenous languages still spoken across the nation
A simple, yet decadent, dessert is this whole fruit dipped in chocolate.
What is a strawberry? The concept of dipping strawberries is a fairly recent introduction, originating in the 1960s at the gourmet food store Stop & Shop in Chicago, Illinois.
This 1937 song by the Andrews Sisters warns the listener: Don’t do this with “anyone else but me.”
What is “Don’t Sit Under the Apple Tree.”
This shade of tan is named for an animal that has a hump for storing fat and that you can ride at the Giza Pyramids in Egypt.
What is camel? The name for this hue of tan comes from the color of camel hair.
What fairy tale involves a brother and sister, a witch, and a trail of breadcrumbs?
“Hansel and Gretel.” In the Grimm brothers’ fairy tale, Hansel and Gretel become lost when the breadcrumbs they’ve used for a trail are eaten. A witch who lives in a house made of candy lures them inside. She tries to fatten Hansel up for better eating and makes Gretel her servant. In the end, Hansel and Gretel trick the witch and end up putting her in the oven.
According to tradition, during which month do Mexican families exchange Christmas gifts?
January. Although some now exchange on Christmas, tradition dictates waiting for Three Kings’ Day on January 6.
This shellfish is often served raw on the half shell with lemon; it’s a French Quarter favorite.
What are oysters? They are thought to have aphrodisiac qualities. Medical News Today website writes, “Oysters contain compounds that may improve sexual performance or desire, but science has not proven their effects.”
Men wear this color and type of jacket at white-tie affairs
What is black (evening) tailcoat? The dress code for a white-tie event is strict. For example, the shirt must be wing-collared, and a white vest coat is required.
Chartreuse is a hue of this secondary color.
What is green? It derives its name from the herbal liqueur Chartreuse, first created by the Carthusian monks of the Grande Chartreuse monastery in the French Alps.
What nursery rhyme character could eat no fat?
Jack Sprat. His wife could eat no lean.
What famous liquor is primarily made in Mexico, from the blue Weber agave plant?
Tequila. Most of this spirit is made near Jalisco, northwest of Guadalajara
Known for its rich flavor and mood-enhancing qualities, this sweet treat contains phenylethylamine, the “love molecule.”
What is chocolate? That would explain why it is so popular as a Valentine’s gift. It must be real chocolate to contain the “love chemical.”
Old-fashioned Southern etiquette requires you to do this when an elder enters the room.
What is get up? Southern etiquette is a little more involved than standard etiquette. If someone drops by, you must offer them something to eat and drink. It doesn’t have to be much, but it must be something. And you must act as if it’s nothing: “I just picked up some fresh strawberries. May I offer you some?”
A shade of this color is associated with Tiffany & Co.
What is blue? Tiffany has used the distinctive hue, also known as robin egg blue, since 1845. Tiffany Blue received a trademark in 1998, and it is now Pantone standard color “1837 Blue,” in commemoration of the year Tiffany was founded. Pantone colors are used by designers around the globe to ensure standardization and accuracy.
What singer is known as the “King of Calypso”? Hint: He sang “The Banana Boat Song.”
Harry Belafonte. Calypso is also the name of one of his bestselling albums. He made Caribbean-style music popular in the 1950s, thus earning the nickname.
What corn-based, husk-wrapped, and steamed dish is served on Christmas in Mexico?
Tamales. These special holiday favorites date back to Indigenous groups and recipes.
This creamy Italian dessert is a popular romantic treat, and its name means “cooked cream.”
What is panna cotta? It’s not a custard, and it doesn’t taste like or resemble gelatin, though it’s made with gelatin. It’s more like a cross between a firm mousse and a custard without eggs. It’s sinfully rich and silky and often topped with fruit.
Neither underdress nor overdress, but it’s important to do this
What is dress for the occasion? When you’re underdressed or overdressed, you can feel conspicuous, and that ruins the joy of the occasion.
This shade of pink is also the name of a plant with exquisite, delicate petals.
What is fuchsia? It’s a very bright purplish-pink color used in home furnishings as well as in fashion. It dates to the 16th century, when the fuchsia plant was discovered in Central America.
What is the plural of hippopotamus?
Hippopotami. There are many plurals that end in i. Others include alumni (alumnus), octopi (octopus), fungi (fungus), and cacti (cactus).