Christmas vocabulary
A tree we decorate for Christmas
What is a Christmas tree?
The full name of the fat man in a red suit with a long white beard who brings children presents
Who is Santa Claus?
The sweet Christmas dessert served in Spain made of almonds
What is turrón?
Christmas Eve is this day/night
When is 24 December?
We open these on Christmas morning.
What are presents/gifts?
We use this to count down the days until Christmas. It often has little chocolate gifts, too.
What is an advent calendar?
People eat twelve of these at midnight on 31 December
What are grapes?
You build this with snow. He has a carrot nose, scarf, and twig arms.
What is a snowman?
We put these on the tree, houses, and they can also be found throughout the streets of Valencia and other cities to make everything bright.
What are Christmas lights?
She sings the famous Christmas song "All I Want for Christmas Is You"
Who is Mariah Carey?
In Spain, this is celebrated on 6 January where children receive presents.
What is Three Kings Day?
You wear these on your hands when it's cold.
What are gloves or mittens?
People often sing these on the streets during the Christmas season
What are Christmas carols?
Name a traditional Christmas dinner dish or food
What is ham/fruit cake/etc?
Translated into English as "The Fat One", this is the Spanish national lottery; you could win more than 2 billion Euros!
What is "El Gordo"?
You can slide down a hill using this object. Lots of children do this activity for fun.
What is a sled?
These are "Santa's little helpers"
Who are elves?
Children receive this from Santa if they were "naughty" or "bad".
What is coal?
In the Rascón de Reyes, you have to do this if you find the Fava Bean.
What is pay for next year's cake?
This is a beautiful and unique 'piece' of snow
What is a snowflake?