¡Feliz Navidad! Christmas around the Spanish-speaking world

¡Feliz Navidad! Christmas around the Spanish-speaking world

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SPW-SPN-001

Date: 20 November 2026

Time: 12:00 - 14:00

Room 3316 (Lifts 17/18)

This interactive workshop offer an introduction to how Christmas is celebrated across Spain and Latin America. Participants will explore unique traditions such as Spain's "El Gordo" lottery, the "Nochebuena" feast, Latin American "novenas," and the distinct significance of "Three Kings' Day." Through engaging multimedia presentations, cultural artifacts, and interactive discussions, students will discover the rich diversity of Hispanic holiday customs while learning basic Spanish Christmas vocabulary. The workshop also includes a fun hands-on activity where students participate in the Spanish tradition of eating 12 grapes at midnight and write a short holiday greeting card in Spanish, plus singing the iconic Christmas carol "Feliz Navidad" by José Feliciano.

Registration Dates 13 Oct 2026 – 16 Nov 2026
Language(s)

English

Spanish

Target Audience

Chinese

Non-Chinese

UG

PG

Maximum Number of Participants 30
Duration 2 hours
Event Types

Workshops

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