This is the miraculous event that occured on December 12, 1531
When did the Mexican peasant (JD) see the apparition of Mary?
100
This two day celebration occurs on November 1st and 2nd in Mexico and is becoming popular in the U.S.
What is el Dia de Los Muertos?
100
Spanish for the 5th of May
What is Cinco de May?
100
the Spanish name for Christmas Eve midnight Mass
What is La Misa de Gallo?
100
the colors of the Mexican flag
What is green, white, and red?
200
The name of this person was Juan Diego
The peasant that saw Our Lady of Guadalupe?
200
The Spanish word for the colorful sugar skull is this
¿Qué es la calavera de azúcar?
200
The forces that were defeated by the small Mexican army in the battle commemorated on Cinco de Mayo
Who are the French?
200
The is the Spanish word for Christmas
What is La Navidad?
200
the Mexican independence day is celebrated on this day
What is September 16?
300
Many Castilian roses of different beautiful colors in the desert
What did Juan Diego find?
300
These are the songs and poems written about the festival el Dia De Los Muertos
¿Qué son las calaveras?
300
This is the name of the battle between the French forces and the small Mexican army that took place on May 5, 1862
What is the Batalla de Puebla?
300
The Spanish Name for the Poinsetta flower that is tradition for the Christmas season
What is La Noche Buena?
300
the traditional Mexican musicians that play violin, trumpet, guitar, harp, sing, and perform for all types of traditional celebrations
What are Mariachis?
400
She requested that a shrine be built in her honor
Who is Our Lady of Guadalupe?
400
This is the traditional Mexican flower for El Dia De Los Muertos
¿Qué es el cempasúchil?
400
He was the Mexican president at the time of the famous battle.
Who was Benito Juarez?
400
the savory dish that is made of corn masa filled with seasoned meat, rolled in a corn husk, and cooked by steaming
What is tamales?
400
a very traditional Mexican savory sauce made up of several ingredients, such as chilis, spices, chocolate to name a few
What is mole?
500
The city in which the Our Lady of Guadalupe Basilica is located
Where is Mexico City?
500
The hot drink made of corn, water and fruit flavorings
¿Qué es el atole?
500
The dish used in many celebrations such as Cinco de Mayo made of avocados, tomatoes, onions, jalapenos, and spices
What is guacamole?
500
the procession that takes place on each of the nne evenings leading up to Christmas Eve
What is Las Posadas?
500
According to an Aztec legend, their gods told them to build an empire in this city located where they would spot an eagle perched above a cactus eating a serpent.