Let's Eat!
A traditional Brazilian dish is to soak break in a combination of milk, wine, syrup, and eggs, fry it, then coat it with sugar, cinnamon or cocoa powder. This is similar to what American dish?
french toast
Columbia is famous around the world for its Festival of ________ when more than 30 million bulbs are used to celebrate Christmas.
Lights
Many parts of Latin America make children wait until January 6th to open the presents. This is to symbolize what part of the Christmas story?
When the Wise Men brought Jesus presents.
In the US we typically associate _______ with the 4th of July. But in many parts of Latin America, it is a Christmas tradition.
fireworks
In Peru, __________ is banned by the government and not a part of Christmas.
Santa Claus/Father Christmas
In Puerto Rico, they put ______ in their eggnog to make it more tropical.
coconut
In Mexico, Christmas is often celebrated with a 7-starred pinata. Each of the 7 points represents one of the _______.
7 deadly sins
In Argentina, the Three Wise Men come bearing gifts for the children. The children will leave out _____ for the Wise Men's horses.
hay (and water)
A common superstition is to wear ______ colored underwear to bring prosperity and happiness in the new year.
yellow
In Chile, Christmas is called Pascua, which is usually ________ in other Spanish-speaking countries.
Easter
What dish, although a Latin staple throughout the year, is a must for a Latin Christmas dinner?
tamales
In parts of Venezuela driving is banned on Christmas, so people __________ to get to church for Christmas mass instead.
roller-skate
In many countries it is _____________ who presents the presents, not Santa.
baby Jesus
On New Year's Eve, when the clock strikes midnight, it is a tradition to run around the block with a _______ for extra prosperity in the new year.
suitcase
The Poinsettia is from what Latin American country?
Mexico
In what Latin American country is December 23rd the Night of Radishes? Merchants compete to create the most elaborate radish carvings. Artists from around the world come to participate too.
Mexico
Many Latin America countries celebrate Posadas that takes place over 9 nights. It is a celebration/reenactment of Mary and Joseph looking for a place to stay in Bethlehem. Why does this happen for 9 nights? What does the 9 represent?
The 9 months Mary was pregnant
In many parts of Latin America, it is a tradition to break into a friend's house or sneak up on them and ________________ for Christmas.
serenade them with carols
In what part of Latin America is it a tradition to spend New Years' cleaning your home, car, and even the street because it is believed that how your property is found at the beginning of the year is how it will stay for the rest of the year?
Puerto Rico
Many Latin families celebrate the birth of Jesus by making elaborate _______ that take up tabletops and even rooms. Some families add extras like waterfalls and scenery.
nativities
Pannetone is the Latin version of ______, a popular Christmas dessert around the world.
fruitcake
In what two Latin American countries do companies have to give their employees a Christmas bonus? It is the law!
Brazil and Costa Rica
In Brazil, families gather to watch Christmas plays. This includes one that stars female shepherds and a gypsy to attempts to _________.
steal baby Jesus
In what part of Latin America is it a tradition to make a lifesize doll and stuff it full of old clothes, grass or cotton stuffing and let it sit in a public space for a few days before setting it on fire on New Years?
Panama
In which Latin American country is Christmas not a recognized holiday by the government? Instead, they call it "Day of the Family" where it is celebrated with tree's and feasts ... just like Christmas.
Uruguay