Holiday Traditions Around the Americas
In Mexico, this December tradition involves reenacting Mary and Joseph’s journey and includes songs and piñatas.
What are Las Posadas?
This warm drink, often flavored with cinnamon or nutmeg, is a classic in the U.S. and Canada.
What is eggnog?
This character’s heart famously grows “three sizes” in a classic holiday story.
Who is the Grinch?
While the Northern Hemisphere enjoys winter, Brazil enjoys this season during December.
What is summer?
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What is Home Alone?
Canadians often celebrate this holiday on December 26 with sales and time with family.
What is Boxing Day?
In Mexico, this sweet fruit punch served warm often includes hibiscus, cinnamon, and sugar cane.
What is ponche?
This 1990 film follows Kevin McCallister after he’s accidentally left behind for the holidays.
What is Home Alone/ Esqueçeram De Mim?
Many Brazilians celebrate New Year’s by jumping over this natural feature seven times for good luck.
What are ocean waves?
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What is singing holiday music / Christmas caroling?
In Brazil, many people wear this color on Ano Novo for luck and renewal.
What is white?
This sweet bread filled with fruit is popular in many Latin American countries during the holiday season.
What is panettone?
This stop-motion holiday movie from 1964 features a reindeer and the Island of Misfit Toys.
What is Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer?
In Canada and the northern U.S., this sport is a winter favorite.
What is ice hockey?
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What is “How the Grinch Stole Christmas”?
What is the name of the holiday celebrated as the day children receive gifts to commemorate the birth of the baby Jesus?
What is Three Kings Day?
This French-Canadian meat pie is a staple during the holiday season.
What is tourtière?
“Então É Natal” was performed by?
Who is Simone?
During Canadian winters, it’s fun to enjoy a sweet treat made by drizzling this onto snow to create a chewy candy.
What is maple syrup (la tire)?
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What are Las Posadas?
In Mexico and parts of Latin America, households decorate with this bright red holiday plant originally native to Mexico.
What is the poinsettia /Nochebuena?
This ring-shaped sweet bread, eaten on January 6th as part of the extended holiday season in Mexico, often contains a small figurine hidden inside.
What is Rosca de Reyes?
In many Latin American countries, children sing traditional Christmas carols door-to-door or during school plays. These songs are known by this Spanish name.
What are villancicos?
In Brazil, this popular treat is especially refreshing during the warm summer holidays.
What is açaí / açaí bowls?
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What is Brazilian Ano Novo / Réveillon?