Thursday, January 3, 2013

GuateTrivia December 2012


1. There is a Catholic tradition of decorating with colored sand (pictured above). On what surface do they decorate?

A. The doorframe
B. The roof
C. The street -- During the Catholic processions at Advent and Easter, the streets are decorated with colored sand in intricate designs, part of a tradition of 'preparing the way' for Christmas!
D. The church sanctuary


2. What is the Spanish word for the ‘Poinsettia’ plant?


A. Navideño
B. Arbolito
C. Petaleros
D. Pascuas -- This word is also the word for Easter, also is the word for the Poinsettia plant! 


3. What activity is a common favorite among children at Christmas?
A. Shaking presents under the tree
B. Sleeping in until noon
C. Setting off fireworks & bottle rockets -- This is one of the most popular  activities at Christmastime!  Our dog is terrified of fireworks, so she has a rough couple of weeks.  But it is always quite the show on Christmas eve!  :)
D. Eating broccoli

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