Las Posadas
What is the name of the celebration where children go from house to house asking for a place to stay, like Mary and Joseph?
Las Posadas
What do many families in Mexico eat on Christmas Eve?
Tamales
What do families in Mexico often set up to represent the birth of Jesus?
Nacimientos (nativity scenes)
What is Christmas Eve called in Mexico?
Nochebuena
What date is Three Kings' Day celebrated?
January 6th
How many nights does Las Posadas last?
Nine nights
What sweet treat is often enjoyed during Christmas in Mexico?
Buñuelos (sweet fritters)
What plant is commonly used for Christmas decorations in Mexico and has red and green leaves?
Poinsettia
What special church service do many people attend on Christmas Eve?
Misa de Gallo (Rooster’s Mass)
What do children in Mexico receive on Three Kings' Day?
Gifts
What do children carry during Las Posadas?
Candles
What type of fish dish is popular for Christmas in Mexico?
Bacalao (salted cod)
What decoration is placed at the top of a Christmas tree?
A star or angel
What time is Misa de Gallo usually held?
Late at night
What special cake is eaten on Three Kings' Day?
Rosca de Reyes
What happens at the last house during Las Posadas?
The children are welcomed in, and there is often a party.
What is a popular hot drink during Christmas in Mexico made from corn dough and milk?
Atole
What type of lights are used to decorate homes and streets during Christmas in Mexico?
Colorful lights
What do families often do after Misa de Gallo?
Enjoy a festive meal together
What is hidden inside the Rosca de Reyes cake?
A tiny baby Jesus figure
What is usually broken at the end of a Las Posadas celebration?
A piñata
What is the name of the Christmas cake eaten on Three Kings' Day?
Rosca de Reyes
What do people often make and decorate to hang on their doors during Christmas?
Christmas Wreaths
What kind of celebration is held on Christmas Eve with music, dancing, and food?
A fiesta
What must the person do if they find the baby Jesus figure in their slice of Rosca de Reyes?
Host a party on February 2nd (Día de la Candelaria)