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Los Reyes Magos
Las Fallas
El Día de San Juan
La Tomatina
Don Quijote
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What does "los Reyes Magos" stand for in English?
The Three wise men / The 3 Magi Kings
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T / F Las Fallas is a very quiet celebration.
FALSE
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What does "El día de San Juan" stand for in English?
St. John's Day
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Where is the Tomatina celebrated?
Buñol, Spain
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Who wrote Don Quijote
Miguel de Cervantes
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What day is it celebrated?
January 6th
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When is Las Fallas celebrated?
March 15th - 19th
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What is St. John's day celebrating?
The birth of Saint John the Baptist
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When is the Tomatina celebrated?
The last Wednesday in August from 11-1.
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What year was it published?
1615
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What is the traditional bread / cake called that is eaten on this day?
"Roscón de Reyes"
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What are the 'ninots'?
Enormous cardboard, wooden, styrofoam, cork, plaster... figures that they make for the parade.
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When is El día de San Juan celebrated?
The eve of June 23rd or June 24th - depending on the country.
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What happens in the Tomatina?
A huge tomato fight in the streets of Buñol Spain.
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What is a novel called that makes fun of social customs or anything the author finds rediculous?
Satirical
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Which Rey (king) gives the gift of gold?
El Rey Melchor
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What is the the name for the famous event when the enormous creations are destroyed?
The night of fire: "La Nit de Foc"
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What happens with fire on this festival?
Bonfires are built and people jump over the fires to ward off evil spirits and bring good luck.
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How many people live in the small village of Buñol?
around 9000 people
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When did Miguel de Cervantes live? (birth-death)
1547-1616
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Which King was the Emperor of the Orient and his gift was Frankincense?
El Rey Gaspar
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Where does Las Fallas take place?
Valencia, Spain
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How many times do you jump over the bonfires? Why?
3 , 9 or any odd number of times to bring good luck.
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How many people come to visit the town of Buñol for the Tomatina?
Around 30,000
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What is Don Quijote's real name?
Alonso Quixano