Christmas traditions in Mexico, body parts, clothes answer key Total= 72 points

Fill in the blanksAnswer the following questions in complete sentences: 2 points each- 22 points

1. What is the Spanish name for the “poinsettia?” La nochebuena2. Where was the poinsettia discovered? In Taxco3. Where did the Aztecs take the poinsettias and what did they do with these? They took them to

the Aztecs highlands for cultivation in special nurseries.4. What dripped from the poinsettias? Milk nectar5. What were the poinsettia leaves used for in the Aztec culture? Used to dye cotton fabric6. Where does the name “poinsettia” come from?_ Joel R. Poinsett7. Who fell in love with the poinsettia when he first saw it? Joel R. Poinsett when?_18238. What did he use the Poinsettia for? To decorate his mansion in Charlesonville, SC.9. Once Joel Roberto Poinsett returned home to Charlesonville one Christmas, what did he find that

left him feeling amazing? The Poinsettia was all over the town, everyone was growing it.10. Towards the last years of his life, what did Joel R. Poinsett do? He made the Poinsettia the

Mexico’s Christmas symbol.11. What is the symbol of Christmas in Mexico? The poinsettia/ la nochebuena

Circle the correct answer 1 point each= 4 points12. When is Christmas in Mexico celebrated?

a. December 25 to December 26 b. December 12 to January 6 c. December 9 to December 25

13. What are las posadas?a. big party with a Christmas tree b. the reenactment of Mary and Joseph

c. Celebration of children

14. When do las posadas begin? a. December 24 b. December 16 c. December 1st

15. The traditional piñata during Christmas time in Mexico is star. What do the 7 peaks represent? a. the seven deadly sins b. the seven parties c. the seven gifts

16. Match: 1 point each= 10 points

a. Santa 2 b. Gifts 5 c. Christmas tree 9 d. Christmas 4 e. Merry Christmas 7 f. Candy Canes 6 g. star 3 h. Angel 8 i. Elfs 10 j. Snowman 1

1. El muneco de nieve2. El papa noel 3. La Estrella4. La navidad5. Los regalos

6. El baston de caramel7. Feliz navidad

8. Angel9. El arbol de navidad

10. Los duendes

18 . 1 point each= 13 points

El vestido los pantalones la falda el abrigo

los zapatos los guantes

El collar la blusa Las botas

la pulsera los aretes la bufanda

el gorro

19. Please answer the following questions: 2 points each= 12 points

a) In Mexico, who brings the presents to the children? The 3 kings

b) What do the children leave out to get their presents? Shoes

c) When is the “three kings day” celebrated _January 6th

d) Inside “la rosca” fruit cake, what is inside, and what happens if you get it? Inside there is baby Jesus doll if you get it, you get to _throw the last party of the season

e) On December 25th, what do families usually do (name 2 things) Rest, eat the left overs, sleep in

f) In Mexico, la navidad (xmas) revolves around Jesus’ birth hint, religion).