Mexican Food & Drink
A traditional food made with masa dough, filled with ingredients like meat or cheese. This mixture is then wrapped in a corn husk or banana leaf and steamed until cooked.
Tamale
Which drink is most commonly associated with Christmas?
Eggnog
What color are mistletoe berries?
White
Who doesn't want a lot for Christmas, there is just one thing she needs?
Mariah Carey
Which horned figure punishes naughty children on Christmastime?
Krampus
What is the name of the sweet, crown-shaped bread eaten on Three King' Day?
What flavor is a traditional candycane?
Peppermint
Wreaths are made from ________ branches, often circular, and hung on doors.
Evergreen
What is the name of the main villain in The Nightmare Before Christmas?
Oogie Boogie
What is the Spanish name for the nativity scene, which is a popular decoration in Mexico?
Nacimiento
Thin, crispy fried dough fritters sprinkled with sugar and cinnamon.
Buñuelos
In Spain, what fruit is traditionally eaten at the stroke of midnight on New Year’s Eve?
Grapes
What is the origin of the Christmas star decoration, representing the Star of Bethlehem?
It symbolizes the star that guided the Wise Men to baby Jesus
Who wrote and sings the song "Feliz Navidad"?
José Feliciano
Spell out the name of the plant is known for its red and green leaves and is a poisonous plant that is often used for decoration?
A traditional Mexican hot drink made from masa harina, chocolate, and piloncillo, thickened with masa and flavored with spices like cinnamon.
Champurrado
In the U.S., what alcoholic beverage is sometimes mixed with eggnog during the holidays?
Rum or bourbon
An insect used to create the carmine pigment used throughout history to create art from the Renaissance to Indigenous textiles and more.
Cochineal
Who says the famous line “The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear”?
Buddy the Elf (Elf)
How many points are there on a traditional star piñata?
7
What is the Mexican holiday drink made with fruits, cinnamon, and piloncillo, traditionally served warm?
Ponche Navideño
In the Southern U.S., what legume is traditionally eaten on New Year’s Day for good luck, and sometimes appears at Christmas as well?
Black-eyed peas
In some cultures, hanging a bell on the tree is meant to do what?
Ward off evil spirits or call in good luck
What famous Christmas carol was the first song ever broadcast from space?
Jingle Bells
What U.S. president made Christmas a federal holiday?
Ulysses S. Grant in 1870