Posada
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Posada is Spanish for what

Inn

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what is Santa called

The father of Christmas

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most popular flower during Christmas time

poinsettia

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children are given what

candles and a board, with painted clay figures of Mary and Joseph riding a donkey.

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father Christmas used to wear what color suit

a tan suit

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where did pinatas come from

italy 

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what do the posadas do at every house

They call at the houses of their friends and neighbors and sing a song at each home.

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what is Christmas eve known as

'Noche Buena

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What was a pinata called in Italy and what does it mean?

 Where it was called pignatta which mean “A fragile pot”.

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what is the song that the posadas sing about

The song they sing is about Joseph and Mary asking for a room in a house.

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when is Navidad celebrated

December 12th to January 6th

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when did the posadas start

1500s

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When is the Posada

December 16th to December 24th

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people take off the last two what to spend time with friends and family

weeks of december

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what is the most important decoration of Christmas

Nacimiento