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What is sometimes called a belen or a presipio?
The Nativity Scene
What is a regalo de Navidad?
A Christmas present
What is un Arbol de Navidad?
A Christmas Tree
How do you say Merry Christmas in Spanish?
Feliz Navidad
The word Belen refers to...
The city of Bethlehem
What is the Spanish equivalent to Santa Claus?
Papa Noel
What is a tarjeta de Navidad?
A Christmas card
Las uvas de suerte are ....
lucky grapes
What is the Mexican celebration where children recreate the pilgrimage of Mary and Joseph looking for lodging?
Las Posadas
Noche de Paz translates to...
Silent Night/Night of Peace
What do most Nativity scenes in Spain include that the ones in the US do not?
A stream or brook
When is el Dia de los Reyes?
January 6
What figures are placed in the Nativity on the night of January 5?
The Three Kings/Wise Men
What shape was the first pinata made into?
A star
Las Posadas ends on this date...
December 24
When is Misa de Noche Buena?
At midnight
La Noche Buena can be translated as...
The Good Night or Christmas Eve
What country did the pinata come from?
Italy
What does each point of a star represent?
The seven deadly sins
What is La Novena?
9 days of prayer
These are popular in cities and villages in Spain during Christmas
Christmas markets and Christmas trees
The Mexican Christmas season is extended until what date?
February 2
What is held on December 22 in Spain?
The Christmas Lottery (called El Gordo)
Las Posadas begins on what date?
December 16
The Spanish tradition says that what animal was first to announce the birth of the Messiah?
The rooster