Christmas in Spain

Learning Target: I can tell others at least three things that they do to celebrate la navidad in Spanish speaking countries. ¡Feliz Navidad! Una prueba de navidad (Christmas Quiz) 1. Write your name at the top and number Write your answers on the paper as we go through the questions. Una prueba de navidad (Christmas Quiz) 1. Write your name at the top and number Write your answers on the paper as we go through the questions.

Pregunta 1: ¿How do you say 'Merry Christmas' en español? A. Feliz año nuevo B. Feliz navidad C. Feliz cumpleaños ¿How do you say 'Merry Christmas' en español? A. Feliz año nuevo B. Feliz navidad C. Feliz cumpleaños

Pregunta 2: ¿How do you say ’Santa Claus' en español? A. Santa Claus B. Kris Kringle C. Papá Noel ¿How do you say ’Santa Claus' en español? A. Santa Claus B. Kris Kringle C. Papá Noel

Pregunta 3: ¿How do you say 'Christmas Eve' en español? A. La nochebuena (The good night) B. Regalo de navidad (Present of christmas) C. La noche de navidad (Christmas night) ¿How do you say 'Christmas Eve' en español? A. La nochebuena (The good night) B. Regalo de navidad (Present of christmas) C. La noche de navidad (Christmas night)

Pregunta 4: ¿How do you say 'winter' en español? A. El verano B. El invierno C. La primavera ¿How do you say 'winter' en español? A. El verano B. El invierno C. La primavera

Pregunta 5: ¿What happens on January 6th? (hint: it involves kings) A. El día de los Reyes Magos (3 Kings Day) B. El día de muchos regalos (the day of many presents) C. El día de mucha suerte (the day of much luck) ¿What happens on January 6th? (hint: it involves kings) A. El día de los Reyes Magos (3 Kings Day) B. El día de muchos regalos (the day of many presents) C. El día de mucha suerte (the day of much luck)

Pregunta 6: At midnight on New Year’s Eve in Spain it is considered lucky if you eat..... A. 12 olivas (olives) B. 12 uvas (grapes) C. 12 chocolates (chocolates) At midnight on New Year’s Eve in Spain it is considered lucky if you eat..... A. 12 olivas (olives) B. 12 uvas (grapes) C. 12 chocolates (chocolates)

Pregunta 7: A special cake is eaten in Spain on the last day of Christmas (January 6th.) The cake is called A. el roscón de Reyes (Kings cake) B. la tarta de navidad (Christmas pie) C. el pastel de almendras (Almond cake) A special cake is eaten in Spain on the last day of Christmas (January 6th.) The cake is called A. el roscón de Reyes (Kings cake) B. la tarta de navidad (Christmas pie) C. el pastel de almendras (Almond cake)

Pregunta 8: What is the name of the big Spanish Christmas lottery cash prize? A. el viejo (the old) B. el guapo (the cute) C. el gordo (the fat) What is the name of the big Spanish Christmas lottery cash prize? A. el viejo (the old) B. el guapo (the cute) C. el gordo (the fat)

Pregunta 9: ‘Turrón’ is what? A. a sweet Christmas treat made of almonds and honey B. a traditional Christmas dance C. the name of a Spanish Christmas carol ‘Turrón’ is what? A. a sweet Christmas treat made of almonds and honey B. a traditional Christmas dance C. the name of a Spanish Christmas carol

Y ahora las respuestas…

Pregunta 1: ¿ How do you say 'Merry Christmas' en español? A. Feliz año nuevo B. Feliz navidad C. Feliz cumpleaños ¿ How do you say 'Merry Christmas' en español? A. Feliz año nuevo B. Feliz navidad C. Feliz cumpleaños

Pregunta 2: ¿How do you say ’Santa Claus' en español? A. Santa Claus B. Kris Kringle C. Papá Noel ¿How do you say ’Santa Claus' en español? A. Santa Claus B. Kris Kringle C. Papá Noel

Pregunta 3: ¿ How do you say 'Christmas Eve' en español? A. La nochebuena B. Regalo de navidad C. La noche de navidad ¿ How do you say 'Christmas Eve' en español? A. La nochebuena B. Regalo de navidad C. La noche de navidad

Pregunta 4: ¿ How do you say 'winter' en español? A. El verano B. El invierno C. La primavera ¿ How do you say 'winter' en español? A. El verano B. El invierno C. La primavera

Pregunta 5: ¿What happens on January 6th? (hint: it involves kings) A. El día de los Reyes Magos B. El día de muchos regalos C. El día de mucha suerte ¿What happens on January 6th? (hint: it involves kings) A. El día de los Reyes Magos B. El día de muchos regalos C. El día de mucha suerte

El día de los Reyes Magos The 6th of January is ‘El Día de los Reyes Magos’. On the night of the 5 th, most towns in Spain hold a parade where sweets are thrown to the crowds from the passing floats. Children believe the three Kings visit their house that night, leaving presents for them. The 6th of January is ‘El Día de los Reyes Magos’. On the night of the 5 th, most towns in Spain hold a parade where sweets are thrown to the crowds from the passing floats. Children believe the three Kings visit their house that night, leaving presents for them.

Pregunta 6: At midnight, at New Year in Spain it is considered lucky if you eat..... A. 12 olivas B. 12 uvas C. 12 chocolates At midnight, at New Year in Spain it is considered lucky if you eat..... A. 12 olivas B. 12 uvas C. 12 chocolates

La Nochevieja New year's eve is known as "Nochevieja" in Spanish. During the countdown to midnight, the tradition is to eat twelve grapes, one for every stroke of the clock. If you manage to eat all the grapes in time, it is said that you are in for a year of prosperity and good luck. People congregate in large numbers to this, especially in Madrid. New year's eve is known as "Nochevieja" in Spanish. During the countdown to midnight, the tradition is to eat twelve grapes, one for every stroke of the clock. If you manage to eat all the grapes in time, it is said that you are in for a year of prosperity and good luck. People congregate in large numbers to this, especially in Madrid.

Pregunta 7: A special cake is eaten in Spain on the last day of Christmas (January 6th.) The cake is called A. el roscón de Reyes B. la tarta de navidad C. el pastel de almendras A special cake is eaten in Spain on the last day of Christmas (January 6th.) The cake is called A. el roscón de Reyes B. la tarta de navidad C. el pastel de almendras

El roscón de Reyes El roscón is a sweet pastry topped with glazed fruits and is eaten on the night before or morning of the 6 th of January. Baked inside are 2 surprises: a small figurine, and a bean. If you find the figurine it will bring you luck, if you find the bean you have to buy the roscón next year.

Pregunta 8: What is the name of the big Spanish Christmas lottery cash prize? A. el viejo (the old) B. el guapo (the cute) C. el gordo (the fat) What is the name of the big Spanish Christmas lottery cash prize? A. el viejo (the old) B. el guapo (the cute) C. el gordo (the fat)

El ‘gordo’ La lotería de navidad is drawn every year at Christmas. Tickets cost €20 ($31.37) each and winners receive a tenth of the prize money. The big prize is known as ‘el gordo’ and is worth 3,000,000 euros ($4,705,660). Traditionally, two schoolchildren draw the lottery balls and ‘sing’ the numbers and prizes. Here is a video of the lottery draw: Oopg Oopg La lotería de navidad is drawn every year at Christmas. Tickets cost €20 ($31.37) each and winners receive a tenth of the prize money. The big prize is known as ‘el gordo’ and is worth 3,000,000 euros ($4,705,660). Traditionally, two schoolchildren draw the lottery balls and ‘sing’ the numbers and prizes. Here is a video of the lottery draw: Oopg Oopg

Pregunta 9: ‘Turrón’ is what? A. a sweet Christmas treat made of almonds and honey B. a traditional Christmas dance C. the name of a Spanish Christmas carol ‘Turrón’ is what? A. a sweet Christmas treat made of almonds and honey B. a traditional Christmas dance C. the name of a Spanish Christmas carol

El turrón Turrón is a shaped slab of nougat made from honey, egg whites, sugar and toasted almonds which is traditionally eaten at Christmas time in Spain.

What have you learned? Write 3 things that you learned about how Christmas is celebrated in Spain. Below are some ideas to get you started: el roscón de reyes la nochebuena ‘el Gordo’ el dia de los Reyes Magos el Papá Noel ¡feliz navidad! El turrón el roscón de reyes la nochebuena ‘el Gordo’ el dia de los Reyes Magos el Papá Noel ¡feliz navidad! El turrón !Feliz Navidad!