Religion
What percent of Costa Rica's population is Roman Catholic?
70%
Holy Week food revolve around what type of food?
(Hint: Lent)
Sea food
Name one of the superstitions shared by the US and Costa Rica.
black cats, spilling salt, walking under a ladder, breaking a mirror
What is the most popular type of traditional music?
Marimba
TRUE OR FALSE
The government gives land to the Catholic Church and gives it tax exemptions.
TRUE
TRUE OR FALSE
Costa Rica is a secular state
FALSE
Children leave shoes out on Christmas to be filled by _____.
El Niño Dios, or Baby Jesus
A lot of superstitions are based on what?
What animal is caught on Good Friday?
crocodile
La Negrita is associated with which saint?
Mary, Mother of Jesus
Are children required to participate in religious education in school?
No. It is taught in schools, but children can be exempted.
Which major holiday is on August 2nd?
La Virgen de los Angeles
TRUE OR FALSE
Eating 10 grapes on New Year's Eve will cause a good financial situation in the coming year.
FALSE
(a dozen grapes)
______ can be used to talk about one's region and culture
TRUE OR FALSE
Crocodiles are still sacrificed on Easter Sunday.
FALSE
Who is the country's patron?
(Double points if you pronounce it correctly in Spanish)
La Virgen de los Angeles
Who was Juan Santamaria?
A young drummer boy who set fire to a hostel where US troops were staying, helping Costa Rica win the Battle of Rivas in 1856
La Llorna's Tale is told to young women to warn them about _____.
infidelity
The national dance comes from what area?
Guanacaste
What is the most common religion in Costa Rica after Catholicism and Protestantism?
Buddhism
What does Estado Laico Ya mean?
Secular State Now
When is Costa Rica's Independence Day?
September 15th
Costa Ricans believe it is lucky to carry around what on New Year's Eve?
a suitcase
Las Lagarteadas occurs during which holiday week?
Many of the ghosts and creatures in superstitions are the result of the character's _____.
bad decisions