Preguntas sobre los días festivos hispanos:                    Nombre:  ____________________________________________________________

1.  Many of the Spanish-speaking world's major holidays are religious in nature.  What religions are celebrated during these days?

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2.  How do Spaniards celebrate Semana Santa?  What is Semana Santa in English?

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3.  What are Las Posadas?  Where is this celebrated, and how is it celebrated?

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4.  Is Día de los Muertos the same celebration at our Halloween?  Why or Why not?

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5.  When is Día de los Muertos?  Where is it celebrated?  What are some of the principal activities on this day?

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6.  What two cultures joined to form Día de los Muertos?

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7.  Does Santa Clause (Papá Noel) visit children in Spain, México and the Carribean?  Why or Why not?

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8.  Is Cinco de Mayo the Mexican day of Independence?  Where and how is this holiday principally celebrated?

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9.  Where is Las Fallas celebrated?  What is the point of this holiday?

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10.  What is your reaction to learning about these holidays?  What do you think?

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