Q 01/05

What is the Spanish name for Christmas Eve, the night of the big family dinner?

A) Nochebuena

B) Nochevieja

C) Navidad

D) Noche de Reyes

Answer · why

A) Nochebuena

The name literally means "Good Night", and in most regions it is the night of the biggest meal of the season.

Q 02/05

Which feast marks the traditional end of the Spanish Christmas season?

A) New Year's Day

B) Epiphany

C) Boxing Day

D) Candlemas

Answer · why

B) Epiphany

The day of the Three Kings is when Spanish children have traditionally received their presents.

Q 03/05

What is the Spanish word for the nativity scene displayed in homes, schools and shops?

A) Cabalgata

B) Cotillón

C) Belén

D) Villancico

Answer · why

C) Belén

The word is simply the Spanish name for Bethlehem, and it is also used in the Philippines.

Q 04/05

Which saint's day is celebrated in Catalonia on 26 December with another family gathering?

A) Nicholas

B) John

C) Sylvester

D) Stephen

Answer · why

D) Stephen

Sant Esteve gives Catalans a second day of feasting after Christmas Day.

Q 05/05

Traditionally, who brought Spanish children their presents on the night of 5 January?

A) The Three Magi

B) Papá Noel

C) Saint Nicholas

D) The Christ Child

Answer · why

A) The Three Magi

Christmas Day gifts from Papá Noel are a recent, imported addition in most of Spain.