1. 2017 Christmas in Mexico

2. #2  Las Posadas-- Dec Nine consecutive nights groups of family and friends re-enacting searching a place for Mary and Joseph. Seeking shelter.

3. #1 The main religion in Mexico is Catholic.

4. #2 Whose birthday is celebrated December 25?
While the exact date of the birth of Jesus is not known.  Tradition has it celebrated on Dec. 25th.
According to the Christian Bible,
Mary and Joseph were Jesus' earthly parents.
#3  Christmas Eve, Dec. 24th many people attend church services to celebrate the birth of Jesus.

5. # 4 El nacimiento= the birth of Jesus
# 4  El nacimiento= the birth of Jesus. Nativity sets are displayed inside homes or outdoors in yards and churches.

6. #5 When is Jesus figure added to the Nativity?

7. #6 Piñata
A large and colorful party decoration made of paper mache.  It is hungs up and children are blindfolded and given a stick to WACK at it. The piñata contains:  assorted items like nuts, fruits and wrapped candies.

8. # 7 Lumanarias or faroles
A small bonfire or lit candles in paper bags. Also called faroles, used during LAS POSADAS to light a path to a house.

9. #8 When is noche buena. A) Dec. 24 B) Dec. 26 C) Dec. 31 D) Jan
#8  When is noche buena? A) Dec. 24 B) Dec. 26 C) Dec. 31 D) Jan. 1 E) Jan. 6

10. #8 When is noche buena. A) Dec. 24 B) Dec. 25 C) Dec. 31 D) Jan
#8  When is noche buena? A) Dec. 24 B) Dec. 25 C) Dec. 31 D) Jan. 1 E) Jan. 6

11. #9 Styles/types of light decorations
#9 Styles/types of light decorations. (According to the article you read?)
CHOOSE: 1. angels
2. snowflakes
3. snowmen
4. tacos
5. Stars

12. #10  Arbolito

13. Ornaments = adornos
Made of glass, straw, pottery,
coal and even clay.

14. #11 Flor de Noche Buena Flores de Noche Buena = Poinsettia
The poinsettia is native to Mexico. The Poinsettia flower comes from Joel R. Poinsett, first American ambassador who brought the plant from Mexico to America in 1828.
A legend says when a poor boy went to church with green branches and he laid them beside the Christ Child, a red star-shaped flower bloomed.

15. #12 Colors used in Mexican Homes for Christmas
#12 Colors used in Mexican Homes for Christmas? a) pastels b) hot "Bright" colors c) neutrals (gray/white/silver) d) earth tones (browns, tan, beige or orange)

16. #12 Colors used in Mexican Homes for Christmas
#12 Colors used in Mexican Homes                            for Christmas? a) pastels b) hot "Bright" colors c) neutrals (gray/white/silver) d) earth tones (browns, tan, beige or orange)

18. Cutting the Mexican Rosca de Reyes for Christmas