American holiday traditions
Latin America holiday traditions
American New Year's traditions
Latin America New Year's traditions
Miscellaneous holiday trivia
Name Holiday foods /drinks
100
What snack is traditionally left out for Santa (in Spanish)?
galletas (cookies)
100
How many days do Latin Americans celebrate Christmas?
9
100
What is the number one New Year’s resolution?
To lose weight / to get in shape
100
Similar to a Spring Season tradition to “start fresh,” what is done to begin a fresh New Year in many Latin American countries?
Cleaning; Cleaning the House
100
How many days of Hanukkah are there (in Spanish)?
ocho/8
100
tapas (small plates)
200
Which holiday’s date changes every year?
Easter or Thanksgiving
200
The Poinsettia, a flower used widely in Christmas decorations in North America, was discovered in Latin America. What is the Latin name of this flower?
Flor de Noche Buena
200
About how many people usually gather in Times Square, New York City, to watch the ball drop?
About 1 million
200
In what Latin American country do people wrap 12 lentils in a bill of money to symbolize financial situations in the New Year?
Venezuela
200
What famous Christmas song was originally written for Thanksgiving?
Jingle Bells
200
jamón serrano
300
Which is more popular among Americans, real or artificial Christmas trees?
Artificial
300
What is the name of the elaborate displays that Latin American families may create to celebrate Christmas?
Nacimientos, aka Nativity Scenes (display of the birth of Jesus Christ)
300
What percentage of Americans make New Year’s resolutions? (Less than you think!)
45%
300
In the “Doce Uvas” tradition for New Years Eve, at what hour of the day is the last grape eaten?
12:00 am (or midnight)
300
What is the highest grossing Christmas movie?
Home Alone
300
Paella
400
What is the most popular Christmas song according to the Guinness Book of World records?
"White Christmas" by Bing Crosby
400
What is the vegetable that is popular in Latin America for Christmas and is carved?
Radish
400
During the 1900’s, how many times did the ball in Times Square NOT drop ?
2 times (1942 and 1943)due to WWII’s light restrictions
400
In Brazil, some people were entirely one color to inspire good fortune in the New Year. What color is this?
white
400
How many days of Kwanzaa are there (in Spanish)?
siete/7
400
Churros y chocolate
500
What year was Christmas declared a national holiday?
1870
500
What is the name of the Latin American Holiday tradition where a group of friends gather together to surprise another friend, sometimes with music and caroling?
Parranda
500
_________is a popular Southern dish of black-eyed peas, pork, and rice, eaten on New Year’s Day to bring good luck.
Hoppin' John
500
Wearing yellow _______ is said to bring good luck and fortune in the New Year
underwear
500
What country did eggnog come from?
England
500
Roscón de Reyes