Costumbres
What is the tradition in Spain involving grapes during the countdown to the New Year?
What is eating 12 grapes, one for each chime of the clock?
What type of tree is traditionally decorated in many Spanish-speaking countries for Christmas?
What is el árbol de Navidad (Christmas tree)?
What is the name of the fried dough dessert, sprinkled with sugar or cinnamon, that is a popular holiday treat in Spain and Latin America?
What are churros?
In many Latin American countries, this game involves participants trying to hit a colorful object filled with candy and small gifts, often played during Christmas and New Year's celebrations.
What is la piñata?
In Argentina, this activity is popular among families during the winter, where they get together to play games and enjoy hot drinks by a warm fire.
What is el mate (drinking yerba mate)?
What is the name of the traditional pastry eaten on Día de los Reyes Magos?
What is roscón de reyes?
What is the name of the elaborate nativity scenes commonly displayed in Spain during Christmas?
What is el Belén?
In Spain, what round bread is eaten on Día de los Reyes Magos and contains a hidden figurine?
What is roscón de reyes?
Children play this game during Christmas by setting up a board with numbers and calling out a set of corresponding numbers, similar to a Bingo game.
What is La Lotería?
On January 6th, this holiday is celebrated in Spain, where the Three Kings bring gifts to children, similar to Christmas Day.
What is El Día de Reyes (Epiphany)?
In Spain, what special dish is often prepared for Nochebuena?
What is cordero asado (roast lamb) or pavo (turkey)?
What is the name of the traditional decoration of a man dressed in red and white with a hat?
Who is Papa Noel (Santa Claus)?
What is the name of the Italian-inspired sweet bread, filled with dried fruits, that is popular during Christmas?
What is panetón?
A favorite wintertime activity in the Andes, this game involves racing down snowy slopes on a sled, often accompanied by friends and family.
What is el trineo (sledding)?
In the snowy regions of Spain, people often participate in this game, which involves racing across snow-covered hills on a wooden board with straps.
What is el esquí (skiing)?
What is the name of the Spanish sweet made with almonds and honey, commonly eaten during Christmas?
What is turrón?
What type of bells are commonly used as Christmas decorations in Spanish-speaking countries to symbolize joy and celebration?
What are las campanas (bells)?
This winter squash, known for its bright orange color, is often used in Latin American soups and side dishes during the holiday season.
What is calabaza?
This popular board game, often played during the holidays, involves buying properties and collecting rent.
What is Monopoly?
In Spain, people eat 12 of these at the stroke of midnight to ensure good luck for the next year.
What are uvas (grapes)?
What is the name of the traditional New Year’s Eve toast made with sparkling cider in many Spanish-speaking countries?
What is el brindis?
What is the name of the star that is placed at the top of Christmas trees in many Spanish-speaking households?
What is la estrella de Belén (the Star of Bethlehem)?
This chocolate-based drink is traditionally enjoyed in Spain, especially during the colder months, and is often paired with churros.
What is chocolate a la taza?
This traditional game, which can be played with family or friends, involves players pretending to be animals and guessing the names of the animals acted out.
What is charadas (charades)?
In Latin American countries like Colombia, this tradition is practiced on New Year's Eve where people walk around the block with an empty suitcase to hope for travel opportunities in the coming year.
What is la maleta (the suitcase tradition)?