Christmas in the Hispanic World

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10. In Argentina how and why are cotton balls used in Christmas decorations? *

Hay for the nativity To simulate snow Inexpensive decorations

11. On what day do children receive their gifts in Argentina? *

December 25th December 6th January 6th

12. Why do Argentine children place their shoes outside the front door of their homes? *

To receive gifts from the Magi To leave gifts for the Magi To clean the dust from their feet

13. In Peru what is the misa de gallo? *

A turkey dinner on Christmas eve A mass said on Christmas eve A party with rooster fights

14. Why is the 25th of December largely uneventful in Peru? *

Peru is a non-Christian country Many people are tired from partying on the 24th. Santa comes on the 6th of January

15. In Peru what are 'retablos' and why are they so significant to the Peruvian people? *

Live Nativities, everyone in the home participates Folk Art Nativities, they were used to convert the Native people

16. What is the weather generally like in Chile on Christmas day? *

Cold and wet Cold and dry Warm and sunny

17. Why is is common to see German Christmas traditions in Chile? *

Many Germans immigrated to Argentina in the 1800s. German Nordic traditions have been accepted by much of the world. There are no German Christmas traditions in Chile.

18. What are at least two common Christmas traditions in Chile? *

19. In Costa Rica what does the Portal represent? *

The arrival of European Explorers The birth of Christ The arrival of St. Nicolas

20. In Guatemala Christmas is celebrated by blending what two cultures and philosophies? *

Aztec culture & Spanish culture Mayan culture & Spanish Christian culture Olmec culture & Northern Christian culture

21. In Nicaragua when and how does the actual celebration of the Christmas holidays begin? *

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