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Difficulty: EasyInferring Cultural References and Context

Read the following letter:

Dear Maria,

I hope this email finds you and your family in good health. I am writing to you because we are organizing a family gathering and we would love for you to join us. As you know, early January is a magical time here, and we want to share our traditions with you.

On the evening of January 5th, we are going to watch the municipal parade in the city center. The kids are incredibly excited; they have already spent days writing their letters listing the gifts they hope to receive. Before going to bed, they will place their shoes by the window, and we will help them leave some fresh grass and bowls of water for the camels, just as our parents did with us.

The next afternoon, on January 6th, we will gather at our house to share the traditional sweet round bread decorated with candied fruit. It is always a fun moment when we cut the slices to see who gets the hidden plastic figure, as that person has to buy the tamales next month.

Please let me know if you can make it by the end of the week so we can plan the food.

Warm regards,

Carlos

Based on the details in the letter, which cultural holiday is the family celebrating?

  1. Three Kings DayAnswer
  2. B
    Day of the Dead
  3. C
    Christmas Eve
  4. D
    Easter Sunday

Answer

Three Kings Day
Three Kings Day is correct because the letter explicitly mentions January 6th, the tradition of children leaving shoes by the window with food and water for camels, and the sharing of a traditional sweet round bread containing a hidden figure, which are all defining customs of this celebration.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify key dates and symbols mentioned in the text.
The text references January 5th and January 6th, writing letters for gifts, putting shoes by the window, leaving grass and water for camels, and eating a sweet round bread with a hidden figure.
These details establish the timeline and the symbolic actions of the cultural celebration.
2
Match these specific details to cultural celebrations of the Spanish-speaking world.
January 6th, leaving shoes and food for camels, and eating a round sweet bread (Rosca de Reyes) are distinct characteristics of Three Kings Day (Día de los Reyes Magos).
This step connects the clues in the text to correct cultural knowledge.
3
Evaluate the options to select the correct holiday.
Three Kings Day is the only choice that matches all elements, whereas the other options represent different times of the year and alternative customs.
This confirms the final selection by process of elimination.

Key Concept

Inferring Cultural References and Context
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