Christmas traditions
Who brings the gifts to Spanish children
The three wise men or reyes magos
What is turron
Nougat - a tradition Christmas sweet eaten for Christmas in Spain made of almonds and honey and sometimes chocolate
Who are los reyes magos
The three kings
When do the three kings come to bring presents?
The night of January 5th.
Regalo
Gift/present
What is el gordo
The Spanish Christmas lottery!
What do most Spanish people eat on Christmas day
Mariscos or seafood
Who is Papa Noel
Father Christmas!
What happens on 28th December?
It's el dia de los inocentes - Spanish equivalent of April fool's day!
Feliz Navidad
Happy Christmas
What strange tradition related to a log do they have in Catalonia?
Caga tió or the pooping log. It poops sweets on Christmas eve after children hit it with a stick and sing songs
What do spanish people eat on New Year's eve
12 grapes - one for each toll of the bell!
What are the names of the three Kings?
a. Josefina, Pepe y Juan Carlos
b. Balthazar, Gaspar y Melchior
c. El Josep, Jesus y Gabriel
B Balthazar, Melchior y Gaspar
What takes place on December 21st?
a. A lottery game
b. Children write letters to Santa
c. A message from the king.
A. A lottery game called el gordo
El arbol de navidad
Christmas tree
What is el cavalgata de los reyes?
Three Kings Parade. The three King's arrive on their thrones on floats and parade through the streets with music and dancers. Their helpers throw sweets at children who line up to welcome them.
What is el Roscon de Reyes?
a. a typical cake eaten at Christmas
b. A well known Christmas party song?
c. The tradition Christmas lunch
a. A a cake! Inside the cake is traditionally hidden a king for good luck and a bean forbad luck!
Every year the Kind of Spain delivers a message of hope to the Spanish people. Who is the king of Spain?
a. Juan Carlos
b. Antonio
c. Felipe
c. Felipe!
What is nochevieja?
New Year's Eve
Los adornos
Decorations
What is el portal de Belen?
Nativity scenes that are set up in all towns, cities and villages. They can even be life size!
What do people often eat on New Years Day?
Churros !!
Who are los duendes?
a. Christmas Elves
b. Santa's reindeer
c. The naughty children who don't get any presents
a. Elves!
What is nochebuena
Christmas Eve
Villancico
Christmas carol