Spanish Culture

4. One of the best selling Spanish books of all time, written by Carlos Luiz Zafón
6. A pile of saffron-flavored rice that is cooked with meats, vegetables, and seafood.
9. A Jamaican spice which also goes by the name “allspice”.
10. A long strip of fried dough eaten as breakfast or a treat, and incredibly popular in Spain, Mexico, and Portugal.
11. The name of the main character of a popular cartoon that teaches kids Spanish.
12. A very well known type of Spanish hat, shaped like a large bowl with a cone-shaped peak in the middle.
15. The last name of a Spanish painter known worldwide for his abstract and “geometric” drawing style.
17. Around 3000 years ago, this holiday was created to celebrate relatives who have died.
18. The Spanish name for a party, but also qualifies as a religious event.

1. A common event in Spanish culture where people will lie down and rest during the early hours of the afternoon.
2. An art form shown through the use of a guitar, dance routine, and song to accompany.
3. Paper mache, usually shaped like an animal, and filled with candy. Is broken with a bat on birthdays.
5. A circular baked chunk of flour, typically used as casing in burritos, quesadillas, and enchiladas.
6. A word that describes a form of a porch with a hard rock floor, and even though the word is Spanish, it is very commonly used in English.
7. The Spanish band responsible for creating the Macarena.
8. A popular alcoholic beverage throughout the entire world, originating in Northern Mexico
10. A very popular holiday in Spanish culture, celebrated on May the 5th.
13. A religious celebration that takes place during the middle of December meant to honor Mary and Joseph, the earthly parents of Jesus.
14. A green, and spicy, avocado-based mixture used for making some foods more flavorful, or just as a chip dip.
16. A very popular appetizer served in Spanish bars, with some bars named after this food.