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Feliz Navidad | Merry Christmas |
los calcetines | stockings; socks |
el mazapán | A traditional candy made of almond paste |
Misa de Gallo | Christmas Eve Mass |
el nacimiento | nativity scene |
los adornos | ornaments |
Próspero Año Nuevo | Happy New Year |
el roscón | fruitcake; Three Kings Cake |
el tío | yule log |
la tuna | a lively musical band |
el turrón | almond nougat candy |
los villancicos | traditional Spanish Christmas carols |
Papá Noel | Santa Claus |
la posada | The reenactment of Mary & Joseph's journey to find lodging |
el chocolate caliente | hot chocolate |
los regalos | gifts |
la poinsettia | the Christmas flower |
Perú | This country has a bullfight on Christmas Day |
Texas | This state lights 50,000 candles to celebrate the Fiesta de Luminarias |
Chile | This country is known for its wooden nativity scenes |
el seis de enero | The date many Hispanic children receive Christmas gifts |
Venezuela | This country believes that baby Jesus brings the gifts |
la corona | wreath |
el árbol de Navidad | Christmas tree |
la vela | candle |
la belenista | A club or organization devoted to sponsoring and/or organizing nativity scenes. |
Noche Buena | Christmas Eve |
la cabalgata | The Three Kings parade held on January 5th |
las lucecitas | Christmas tree lights |
Los Reyes Magos | The (Three) Wise Kings |