Celebraciones
Celebration in Colombia where candles are lit in honor of the Virgin Mary.
Noche de las Velitas
Mexican dish made of masa (corn dough) filled and wrapped in leaves.
Tamales
Gathering of people, especially family or friends.
reunión
Gifts exchanged during the holidays.
regalos
Friends
amigos
Celebración en México el 12 de diciembre, en honor a la Virgen de Guadalupe.
Día de la Virgen de Guadalupe
Salted fish consumed during the Christmas Eve dinner in some cultures.
Bacalao
The night of December 24th, Christmas Eve.
Nochebuena
Character who brings gifts to children at Christmas.
Papá Noel
fireworks
fuegos artificiales
Act of commemorating or celebrating a special event.
Celebración
Hot drink, often made with fruits and spices, typical of the holidays.
Ponche
Mass celebrated on Christmas Eve at midnight.
Misa de Gallo
Candy shaped like a cane, typical of Christmas.
Bastón de caramelo
Christmas balls
bombillos
Christian celebration that commemorates the birth of Jesus
Navidad
Fried potato pancakes, typical in the celebration of Hanukkah.
Latkes
Nine-branched candelabrum used in the celebration of Hanukkah.
Menorá
Spinning top used in games during Hanukkah.
dreidel
New Year
The Festival of Lights
Hanukkah
Jelly-filled donuts consumed during Hanukkah.
Sufganiyot
Catalan tradition where a log is hit to receive gifts.
Caga Tió
Wreath
guirnalda
Christmas Lights
Luces de Navidad