Traditions
Celebrates these 3 characters instead of Santa
Reyes Magos/ 3 Kings
Most famous Spanish Christmas sweet, also known as King Cake
Roscón de Reyes
January 5-6
Día de los Reyes Magos
Esquiar
To ski
Elaborate Spanish Christmas nativity scenes
Beléns
Shortbread cookies covered in sugar usually given as Christmas gifts
Mantecados
February 2
Día de la Constitución (Mexico)
Hacer ángeles en la nieve
To make snow angels
Big Spanish lottery, name means "Fat One"
El Gordo
Popular meat eaten at Christmas dinners
Roast lamb
November 2
Día de los Muertos
Patinar sobre hielo
Takes place a few days after Christmas, Spanish version of April Fool's Day
Dia de los Santos Inocentes
Appetizer plate served at the beginning of Christmas meals
Entremeses
December 16-24
Las Posadas (Mexico, Central America)
Hacer un muñeco de nieve
To make a snowman
Children leave these out on their windows or balconies for presents
Shoes
Large shell-shaped pasta stuffed with minced meat or served floating in a delicious broth
Sopa de Galets
May 5
Cinco de Mayo (Mexico)
Jugar a la guerra de bolas de nieve
To have a snowball fight