Holidays
Who brings presents around Christmastime in Spain? In the US?
The Three Kings - Spain
Santa Claus - US
What dark brown liquid do most people drink around mid-day in Spain and the US to increase their energy levels?
Coffee
What currency does Spain use? The US?
Euros - Spain
Dollars - US
What is the difference between fútbol and football?
Fútbol is played with your feet and the aim is to score goals. (soccer) Football is played with your hands by throwing and passing a ball to score touchdowns.
What ocean do you fly over to get from Spain to the US or from US to Spain?
The Atlantic Ocean
What holiday do Americans celebrate in November?
Hint: They eat a lot of turkey on this day!
Thanksgiving!
What time do people normally eat dinner in the US? In Spain?
US - dinnertime is around 6pm
Spain - dinnertime is around 9pm
Who is the president of the US now? Who is the prime minister of Spain?
US - Donald Trump
Spain - Pedro Sánchez
What are the most popular watched sports in the US? In Spain?
US - Football, basketball, baseball, soccer
Spain - Fútbol!!! basketball, tennis
What side of the US are the following cities on:
New York, New York
Los Angeles, California
New York is on the east,
Los Angeles is on the west.
How do Spaniards celebrate Semana Santa and Easter? How do Americans celebrate Holy Week and Easter?
Spain - processions, cofradías, church
US - Holy Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Easter bunny, egg hunts, church
What do people normally eat for breakfast in the US? In Spain?
US - cereal, toast, eggs, bacon, poptarts, pancakes
Spain - cookies, toast, cereal, milk
What are the official languages of Spain? US?
Spain - Castellano, Catalan, Aranese, Galician, and Basque
US - None! (but 31 out of 51 states have made English their official language)
What is the most popular video game in the US right now? Dance move?
video game - Fortnite
dance move - swish swish
What countries touch Spain? What countries touch the US?
Spain - Morocco, Gibraltar, Andorra, France and Portugal
US - Mexico and Canada
What is a popular tradition on New Years Eve that people do in the US? In Spain?
US - watch the ball in New York drop, cheers champagne, kiss loved ones
Spain - eat 12 grapes for good luck!!
What is considered the biggest meal of the day in the US? What is the biggest meal of the day in Spain?
US - dinner
Spain - breakfast/lunch
What type of government does the US have? What about Spain?
Spain - parliamentary constitutional monarchy
US - constitutional federal republic
What age is normal to leave your parents’ house in the US? In Spain?
US - 18 years old
Spain - 28 years old
How many times could Spain fit inside US terrority?
19 times!
When does the US celebrate their country's independence every year? How?
July 4th! We celebrate with parades, music, shows, fairs, and fireworks!
What are some condiments (sauces) that are typically used in the US that are not common in Spain?
Butter, ranch, ketchup, peanut butter
What are the common paper bill amounts in dollars? In euros?
Dollars - 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100
Euros - 5, 10, 20, 50, 100
How do you say 'pra!' in English?
DAB!
How many US states can you name? How many Spanish autonomous communities can you name?
50 states, 17 autonomous communities