15 questions
Father Christmas in Spanish =
Padre Noel
Santo Noel
Papá Noel
Pa Noel
TRUE OR FALSE?
Spanish children will often sing Christmas carols (villancicos) whilst admiring the Nativity scene (el belén)
True
False
In which region of Spain is there a Christmas tradition with a log character (el tió de Nadal)?
Andalucía
Madrid
Valencia
Catalonia
The famous Spanish Christmas Lottery (el Gordo) is held on which date each year?
21st December
22nd December
23rd December
24th December
The King of Spain makes his Christmas speech on which date each year?
21st December
22nd December
23rd December
24th December
TRUE OR FALSE?
Christmas Eve in Spanish is called la Nochebuena, which translates as “the good night”.
True
False
Which of the following are popular sweet treats at Christmas time in Spain? (Select all correct answers)
el turrón (sweet nougat)
el mazapán (marzipan)
el mantecado (shortbread)
las magdalenas (sponge cakes)
TRUE OR FALSE?
Many Spanish children receive some gifts from Papá Noel on el día de Navidad (Christmas Day).
True
False
The 28th December in Spain (el día de los Santos Inocentes) is similar to which day in the UK?
Boxing Day
April Fools' Day
Valentine's Day
New Year's Day
New Year's Eve is called la Nochevieja in Spanish. This translates as...
the old night
the good night
the last night
the new night
It is a New Year's Eve tradition in Spain to eat 12 of which fruit at midnight (one for each chime of the clock)?
raisins
dates
cranberries
grapes
TRUE OR FALSE?
The 4th of January is the most important day of Christmas in Spain.
True
False
On the morning of the 6th January, Spanish children wake up to presents from...
Papá Noel (Father Christmas)
los Reyes Magos (The Three Kings)
A special cake is prepared to celebrate the day of the Three Kings. It is called el __________ de Reyes.
roscón
pastel
caramelo
helado
You must be careful when eating el roscón de Reyes because there is a figurine of one of the Kings hidden inside! If you find the charm in your piece of cake...
You are allowed to eat the rest of the whole cake!
It will bring you luck for the new year!
You get an extra Christmas present!