Holiday Traditions Around the Americas
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This January holiday celebrates the arrival of the Three Wise Men.

What is Three Kings Day?

200

This folded tortilla dish is commonly filled with cheese or meat.

What is a quesadilla?

200

This streaming service is used worldwide for movies and TV shows.

What is Netflix?

200

This South American country has Lima as its capital.

What is Peru?

200

The Spanish word meaning “Christmas.”

What is Navidad?

400

In Venezuela, families often gather to prepare a corn-based wrapped dish during Christmas.

What is hallaca?

400

This dish of raw fish cured in citrus juice is popular along the Pacific coast of South America.

What is ceviche?

400

This animated movie features snow powers and became a worldwide hit.

What is Frozen?

400

This country borders Mexico to the north.

What is the United States?

400

This English word matches the Spanish word “familia.”

What is family?

600

In many countries, children open presents early on the morning of this day.

What is Christmas Day?

600

These long, fried dough pastries are often sprinkled with sugar.

What are churros?

600

This music genre blends Latin rhythms with hip-hop and pop.

What is reggaeton?

600

This Central American nation is famous for the phrase meaning “pure life.”

What is Costa Rica?

600

This Spanish word translates to “party” or “celebration.”

What is fiesta?

800

In Mexico, these star-shaped decorations are often used during Christmas celebrations.

What are piñatas?

800

This creamy holiday drink from Venezuela is similar to eggnog.

What is ponche crema?

800

This holiday movie features a young boy accidentally left home alone.

What is Home Alone?

800

This country’s capital city is Caracas.

What is Venezuela?

800

The English meaning of the Spanish word “regalo.”

What is gift?

1000

In several Latin American countries, families attend this late-night church service on December 24.

What is Midnight Mass?

1000

This warm beverage made from fruit is common during the holidays in many Latin American countries.

What is fruit punch?

1000

This singer from Colombia is known for her global pop hits.

Who is Shakira?

1000

This ocean lies along the western coast of both North and South America.

What is the Pacific Ocean?

1000

This Spanish phrase is commonly used to wish people happy holidays.

What is Felices Fiestas?