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1. When do las Posadas begin? Las Posadas begins on December 16.


2. What is the meaning and purpose of the Posadas? Las Posadas celebrate Joseph and
Marys search for shelter in Bethlehem with candlelight processions that end at various
nativity scenes. Most families celebrate this like a regular part which include dancing and
fireworks.
3. When is the Day of the Holy Innocents? It is likened to what day in the US? The Day of
Holy Innocents is on December 28. It is similar to April Fools Day because people play
pranks and jokes on others.
4. What is hidden inside the ring-shaped cake eaten at Epiphany? Why is it there? A bean or
small trinket is hidden. Whoever finds it gets to wear the crown that comes with cake and
usually brings the cake for next year.
5. Name five things found in a Nacimiento.
a.) Turkeys
b.) Fish in a river
c.) Women making tortillas
d.) Spanish moss
e.) A crowing rooster
6.) What are villancicos? Villancicos are Christmas Carols.
7.) When is El Da de San Esteban (St. Stevens Day)? St. Stevens Day is on December 26.
8.) When is "Noche Buena"? Noche Buena is Christmas Eve which is December 24.
9.) What is turrn (also spelled turr)? A kind of Spanish confectionary made from almonds
and honey, and usually shaped into either a rectangular tablet or a round cake.
10.) What do the Spanish eat at the stroke of midnight on New Years Eve and why? They eat
12 grapes because it is a tradition and a superstition. If you do not eat them then you will have a
risk of poisoning the new year.
11.) What are farolitos? A small paper lantern which is significant during Christmas time,
especially on Christmas Eve.
12.) Who are Los Peregrinos and what does the word mean? Pilgrims will ask for lodging in
three different houses but only the third one will allow them in. That will be the house that is
supposed to have the Posada for that evening. Once the innkeepers let them in, the group of
guests comes into the home and kneels around the Nativity scene to pray the Rosary.
13.) What purpose does the piata traditionally serve? Piata was originally from Italy, it has
become a Mexican tradition for celebrations where there are children involved.
14.) What is the Misa de Gallo? When does it take place? On New Year's Eve, there is a
Misa de Gallo, a Rooster's Mass, that also takes place at midnight. Some families go to church
earlier to give thanks to God for all the blessings received during the year.
15.) What are "hogueras"? Why do people jump over them? They are fires and people like to
jump over them because it is to keep them safe from evil spirits.
16.) What do children put on the doorstep on January 5? Children place their old shoes under
their bed or in the living room, where the Wise Men will leave them their presents.
17.) Who traditionally delivers the gifts in Spain? The Three Kings deliver gifts in Spain.
18.) Of the Three Wise Men, who is the favorite of Spanish children? Baltasar because he is
the one who it is believed actually leaves the gifts.
19.) What is the turkey stuffed with in Spain? Turkey is stuffed with truffles in Spain.
20.) Write six words related to la Navidad that you have found during this Webquest NOT
already asked on this worksheet. La noche de Reyes, ano Nuevo, los Reyes Magos, regalo de
navidad, arbol de navidad, and el dia de Reyes.

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