Dia de Los Muertos
This bright orange flower, known as the cempasúchil, is used to guide the spirits of the dead back to the living world.
What is the marigold?
Rather than Santa Claus, children in many Spanish-speaking countries traditionally look forward to receiving gifts from these three figures on January 6th.
Who are the Three Wise Men (Los Reyes Magos)?
Churros are traditionally fried until crispy and then tossed in a mixture of these two sweet ingredients.
What are sugar and cinnamon?
The world-famous Feria de Abril (April Fair) takes place annually in this beautiful, historic city in southern Spain.
What is Seville (Sevilla)?
In many Latin American countries, Valentine's Day isn't just about romance; it's called El Día del Amor y la... this word.
What is Amistad (Friendship)?
This is the Spanish word for the multi-tiered altars built in homes to honor deceased loved ones.
What is an ofrenda?
This is the nine-day celebration in Mexico and parts of Central America that reenacts Mary and Joseph’s search for shelter.
What are Las Posadas?
In Spain, churros are most famously served alongside a cup of this thick, rich beverage for dipping.
What is hot chocolate (chocolate caliente)?
Women attending a traditional feria often wear a traje de flamenca, which is famous for having this pattern of dots.
What are polka dots (lunares)?
If you want to tell your best friend "I love you" in Spanish without making it romantic, you would say Te... this.
What is Te quiero?
Día de los Muertos is famously celebrated on these two specific dates in November.
What are November 1st and 2nd?
In Spain, it is a strict New Year's Eve tradition to eat 12 of this specific fruit at midnight for good luck.
What are grapes?
This is the traditional, star-tipped tool or pastry press used to squeeze churro dough into its iconic ridged shape.
What is a churrera?
These are the individual tents or pavilions set up at a feria where families and organizations gather to dance, eat, and drink.
What are casetas?
In several countries like Colombia and Costa Rica, people celebrate the holiday by playing a game similar to Secret Santa called "Amigo..." this.
What is Amigo Secreto (or Amigo Invisible)?
This sweet, round bread is baked specifically for the holiday, often decorated with bone-shaped pieces of dough.
What is Pan de Muerto?
This is the specific name given to Christmas Eve (December 24th) in the Spanish-speaking world.
What is Nochebuena?
While Spanish churros are usually plain, Latin American churros are frequently stuffed with this popular, creamy caramel-like filling.
What is dulce de leche?
This traditional, lively four-part folk dance and music style is danced by nearly everyone at the Seville Fair.
What are Sevillanas?
Unlike the U.S. celebration in February, Colombia celebrates its day of love and friendship during this month.
What is September?
Originating from an étching by José Guadalupe Posada, this famous elegant skeleton figure has become the ultimate symbol of the holiday.
Who is La Catrina?
Found inside the Rosca de Reyes (King's Cake), finding a figurine of this person means you have to host the upcoming Candlemas (Candelaria) party in February.
Who is the Baby Jesus (El Niño Dios)?
According to one popular food history theory, churros were invented by people of this profession who needed an easy food to cook in the mountains.
Who are shepherds?
Fairgrounds are often entered through a massive, beautifully lit temporary gateway built just for the festival, known by this Spanish word.
What is the portada?
In Spain, Valentine's Day is widely celebrated, but Catalonia has its own traditional day of love on April 23rd called the Festival of this Saint, where couples exchange books and roses.
Who is Saint George (Sant Jordi)?