1. Winter Holiday Celebrations!

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3. Las Posadas

4. Who Celebrates This Holiday??? Catholic Mexicans Latin Americans Spanish Americans

5. Why Do People Celebrate This Holiday? Mary & Joseph Unborn baby Jesus Looking for home Mary & Joseph Unborn baby Jesus Looking for home

6. When does This Holiday Take Place? The holiday begins December 16 th and its December 24 th It is held in family’s houses The neighborhood will plan together The holiday begins December 16 th and its December 24 th It is held in family’s houses The neighborhood will plan together

7. What are some traditions of this holiday? Theme depends on nativity Get dressed up and go caroling Caroling was almost like begging for a home Theme depends on nativity Get dressed up and go caroling Caroling was almost like begging for a home

8. Are there special decorations for this holiday? What are they? o Candles o Piñatas o Various musical instruments o Candles o Piñatas o Various musical instruments

9. Are there special foods eaten for this holiday? What are they? SOPA DE ALBÓNDIGAS FESTIVAL SALAD VEGETABLE TAMALE PIE

10. Where is this holiday celebrated? Name the country or countries? Latin America – Spain – Mexico

11. What type of clothes are required for this holiday? If any? Costumes – Mary – Joseph – Pilgrims