Spanish Culture and Customs

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What is the traditional Spanish dish made of rice, saffron, vegetables, and various meats or seafood known as?

Paella

What is the official language of Spain?

Spanish (also known as Castellano)

What is the celebration of the running of the bulls called in Pamplona, Spain?

San Fermín

What is the Spanish custom of taking a mid-afternoon rest or nap called?

Siesta

Who is the famous Spanish artist known for co-founding the Cubist movement?

Pablo Picasso

What is the Spanish term for a small plate of food or appetizer?

Tapas

What is the dance and music style originated in Andalusia that is characterized by guitar, singing, and dancing?

Flamenco

What is the famous Gothic designed temple located in Barcelona?

La Sagrada Familia

What is the Spanish New Year's Eve tradition involving grapes?

Eating 12 grapes at midnight for good luck.

Who wrote the famous Spanish novel 'Don Quixote'?

Miguel de Cervantes

What Spanish festival is known for throwing tomatoes at each other?

La Tomatina

What is Spain's national soccer team commonly known as?

La Roja or La Furia Roja

What is the name of the palace and fortress complex located in Granada, Spain, renowned for its Islamic architecture?

Alhambra

Which Spanish painter is known for his surrealist works, such as 'The Persistence of Memory'?

Salvador Dalí

What is a traditional Spanish Christmas decoration, similar to a nativity scene?

Belén or Nacimiento