Las Quinceañeras
¿Qué significa "Quinceañera"?
a. The Passings
b. Fifteen
c. Sweet sixteen
b. Fifteen
¿Qué significa "La Navidad"?
a. New Year
b. Christmas
c. 3 Kings Day
b. Christmas
Who celebrates this festivity?
People in México and in the United States
¿Qué significa "El Día de los Muertos"?
a. The Day of John the Baptist
b. The Wise Men
c. The Day of the Death
c. The day of the death
¿Qué significa "Los Días Festivos"?
a. Happy New Year
b. Christmas
c. Holidays
c. Holidays
What are the foods used for "quinceañeras"?
Anything the family can afford. Enchiladas, tacos, etc.
¿Qué significa "Feliz Navidad"?
Merry Christmas
What is celebrated?
Battle won by the Mexican army against the French.
When is "El Día de los Muertos"?
2 de Noviembre
Verdadero (True) o Falso (False): Most Spanish-speaking countries' religion is Christianity, specifically Roman Catholicism
Verdadero (True)
What is the history of quinceañeras?
Girls entering womanhood
When is "La Navidad" celebrated (say date in Spanish)?
25 de diciembre
Verdad or Falso.
5 de Mayo is one of the largest celebrations in México because it also represents their Independence from Spain.
Falso
What are three elements that need to be part of an ofrenda?
flores, papel picado, calaveras, pan, agua, incienso, fotos, comida, etc.
Who sings the popular Christmas hit "Feliz Navidad"?
José Feliciano
Mention 3 traditions celebrated in a "quinceañera".
The doll, Father-daughter dance, and the exchange of shoes.
During "La Navidad," what holiday object/star may be hit to break it to get the sweets and prizes inside?
la piñata
Name 2 interesting facts about this festivity.
Avocado sales boom during this celebration.
People in Mexico celebrate with parades and the day off.
How is "el día de los muertos"celebrated?
1. Families gather in the cemetery to honor their loved ones.
2. Families put together ofrendas
What does "El Día de Todos los Santos" mean?
All Saints Day
Where are quinceañeras celebrated?
México, Latin America, and Latino communities in the United States.
1. Why is "La Navidad" celebrated?
2. ¿Qué significa "los ángeles"?
3. Who is "Papá Noel"?
4. During these holiday celebrations, children usually receive "los regalos" which are ___?
1. Birth of Jesus Christ
2. The angels
3. Santa Claus
4. gifts/presents
What's the name Mexicans refer to this festivity.
La Batalla de Puebla.
1. During this celebration infants are also remembered by their loved ones. What day is this celebration?
1°de noviembre
1. ¿Qué significa "rosca de reyes"?
2. What happens if you find a baby Jesus in "La rosca de reyes"?
3. Feb. 2nd is also known as ...
a.) El Día de las Roscas; b.) El Día de la Candelaria; c.) El Día de las Reyes
1. King's wreath
2. You will need to throw a party on Feb. 2nd and/cook tamales on Feb. 2nd/ Dia de la Candelaria
3. b.) El Día de la Candelaria