| A | B |
|---|
| Melchor | Arabian King from Western Asia who brought incense |
| Gaspar | European King from Persia who brought gold |
| Baltasar | African King from Ethiopia who brought myrrh |
| calbagata | A parade held to welcome the three kings on Jan 5. |
| misa del gallo | Christmas mass |
| nacimiento | Nativity scene |
| Noche Buena | Christmas Eve |
| Próspero Año Nuevo | Happy New Year |
| roscón de reyes | Three Kings cake |
| villancicos | traditional Spanish Christmas carols |
| Papa Noel | Santa Claus |
| Posadas | Reenactment about the journey of Mary & Joseph in search of lodging; literally means "inns" |
| posaderos | innkeepers; homeowners |
| peregrinos | pilgrims; travelers |
| chocolate caliente | hot chocolate |
| la poinsettia | red, star-shaped Christmas flower |
| San Antonio | Fiesta de las Luminarias |
| Italy | Location where the first nativity scene was staged |
| Peru | Christmas Day bullfights |
| el seis de enero | date of Three Kings Day |
| turrón | almond nougat candy from Spain |
| hallacas | Venzuelan meat-filled pastries |
| Chile | Known for their handmade nativity scenes |
| ocho | Number of nights the "posadas" occur |
| Dr Joel Poinsett | First U.S. Ambassador to Mexico in 1829 |
| Navidad | Christmas |
| Feliz Navidad | Merry Christmas |
| Belén | Bethlehem |
