Christmas in the Spanish-speaking world; a religious celebration of the birth of Jesus.

December 25.

Christmas Eve, the most important celebration with family dinners and traditions.

A Nativity scene that represents the birth of Jesus.

A nine-day celebration from December 16-24 reenacting Mary and Joseph's search for shelter.

An inn or place to stay.

Nine nights.

Traditional Christmas songs sung during Posadas.

A decorated container filled with candy that is broken during Posadas celebrations.

The seven deadly sins.

The power of God breaking the power of sin over your life and his blessings raining down.

New Year's Eve, celebrated on December 31.

Eating twelve grapes at midnight on New Year's Eve for good luck.

Three Kings Day.

Puerta Del Sol Plaza in Spain.

Melchor, Gaspar, and Baltasar, who brought gifts to baby Jesus.

January 5, when children leave shoes out to receive gifts.

A parade where the Three Kings throw candy and gifts.

Hay for the magic camels of the 3 wise men.

A sweet, ring-shaped bread eaten on Three Kings Day.

Jesus being hidden to protect Him from King Herod.

The danger King Herod posed to baby Jesus.

You must host or help celebrate Día de la Candelaria.

February 2; it marks the end of the Christmas season with food and religious celebrations.

On 3 Kings day, from the 3 wisemen who brought Jesus his presents. They do not normally get presents from Santa, Christmas eve is about Jesus.

You put baby Jesus into the Nativity as the clock strikes midnight going from the 24th to the 25th.