La navidad, el año nuevo y el día de los reyes magos

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When do the Mexican Christmas celebrations begin?

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el 12 de diciembre

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When is "Nochebuena"?

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24 de diciembre

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What were the names of the 3 wisemen?

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Melchor, Gazpar, Baltazar

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What does Magi mean in the Christmas story?

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kings

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What is "la rosca"?

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Kings bread

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What is "el muñequito"?

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a little doll, a plastic baby figurine, represents baby Jesus

Front

What is "lechón asao"?

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roasted pig

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During Christmas time in Latin America, what are "parrandas"?

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Puerto Rican Christmas caroling

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On "el día de los reyes magos", why is a muñequito hidden in the rosca?

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to represent hiding Baby Jesus from King Herod

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Why is the "rosca" in the shape of a circle or oval?

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to represent God's infinite love