El Año Nuevo
La Navidad
Nochebuena
Spanish NHS trivia
100
Fill in the blank.
In Spain and some Latin American countries, it is customary to eat 12 __________ as the clock strikes midnight on New Year's Eve.
grapes
100
What is the common Spanish greeting used during the Christmas season, equivalent to saying "Merry Christmas" in English?
Feliz Navidad
100
In Mexico, it is a popular custom to break a festive decoration filled with treats during the Nochebuena celebration. What is this decoration called?
Piñata
100
All Spanish-related hours that the officers provide CAN COUNT as Frisco ISD hours for NHS (National Honor Society). TRUE or FALSE?
TRUE! These Spanish-related hours directly improve our WHS community; therefore, they are FISD hours for NHS.
200
In many Spanish-speaking countries, there is a common tradition of carrying an empty suitcase around the block on New Year's Eve. What is the belief behind this practice?
A) It is believed to bring travel and adventure in the upcoming year.
B) It is believed to bring good luck for finding lost items in the upcoming year.
C) It is believed to remove any spirits haunting your house for the upcoming year.
A) It is believed to bring travel and adventure in the upcoming year.
200
In Mexico, it is customary to enjoy a sweet, warm beverage during the Christmas season. What is the name of this traditional hot drink made with chocolate?
A) atole
B) jugo de naranja
C) agua de pescado
D) champurrado
D) champurrado
200
What is the common practice of families coming together to enjoy a festive meal on Christmas Eve called?
A) La Misa de Navidad
B) La Cena de Nochebuena
C) El Desfile de Nochebuena
D) La Fiesta de Regalos
B) La Cena de Nochebuena
200
What is the proper three-letter abbreviation for Spanish NHS in Spanish? What does each letter stand for?
SHH
Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica
300
How do you wish someone "Happy New Year!" in Spanish?
¡Feliz Año Nuevo!
300
In many Spanish-speaking countries, it is a common Christmas tradition to set up a nativity scene. What is the specific name for this display depicting the birth of Jesus?
A) nacimiento
B) parranda
C) cascarones
D) posada
A) nacimiento
300
What is the name of the sweet bread often eaten during Nochebuena that is topped with colorful decorations and fruits?
A) turrón
B) champurrado
C) rosca de reyes
D) buñuelos
C) rosca de reyes
300
All of the Spanish NHS officers have one thing in common. Which of the following is TRUE?
A) They have all gone to school together since kindergarten.
B) They are all 18 years old.
C) They are all in AP Spanish 5.
D) They have not yet logged their 10 general hours for Spanish NHS.
E) They will all be in the same second-semester AP Gov class.
E) They will all be in the same second-semester AP Gov class.