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Christmas Traditions in Spain
Christmas is celebrated all around the world. Each country has different customs and traditions. Learn about the Christmas traditions in Spain. Different countries celebrate in their own way including different dates, food, drinks which lead to a variety of diverse Christmas traditions around the World! This article features popular Spanish Christmas traditions detailing the celebrations, gift giving, Santa Claus and other customs followed in Spain. We have even included some useful facts and information about the country, the flag and even the language! 
Flag of Spain Christmas Traditions in Spain
A tradition is a specific practice of long standing in which unwritten customs and practices are passed from one generation to the next. Traditions and customs form part of a country's culture and heritage. The following information provides some fast, interesting facts about customs and Christmas traditions in Spain: Christmas is a deeply religious holiday in Spain An elaborate Nativity scene is displayed in many homes Papa Noel delivers gifts but also on the morning of January 6th the Three Kings, los Reyes Magos, also bring gifts for the children Shoes are filled with straw or barley for the camels that must carry their riders to deliver the gifts. In the morning the food is gone and gifts are left The lottery, called El Gordo meaning the Fat One, is one of the great traditions starting on 22 December The 'lucky grapes' (las uvas de la suerte) are a tradition followed on New Year's Eve when at each of the bell strokes of midnight one grape is taken and a wish is made for the New Year, el Año Nuevo
Christmas Traditions in Spain - The Food!
What do people eat in other countries at this special time of the year? Festive feasts and recipes are traditional for special occasions including family dinners and meals. Interesting facts about the special food eaten as part of the customs and Christmas traditions in Spain: The main meal takes place on Christmas Eve and is called la Nochebuena Food served at la Nochebuena consists of a major dish of meat such as lamb (cordero) or fish such as cod (bacalao) Turron, a kind of almond candy, is a traditional sweet
Spanish Christmas Vocabulary
How do you say Merry Christmas in Spain? If you have friends or family who live, or have ties with, a different country it is a nice gesture to add a seasons greetings in the language of the country. A practical addition to learning about Christmas traditions in Spain: How do you say Merry Christmas in Spanish? "Feliz Navidad!" What is the name for Santa Claus? Papa Noel Christmas Eve is known in Spanish as La Noche Buena, meaning 'the good night' or also known as Nochebuena
Facts and Information about Spain
Learn a little about the country of Spain, as well as its Christmas traditions! The following information provides some fast, interesting facts about Spain: Location: South-western Europe, bordering the Bay of Biscay, Mediterranean Sea, North Atlantic Ocean, and Pyrenees Mountains, southwest of France Spanish Land Size : 499,542 sq km Climate / Weather of Spain : temperate; clear, hot summers in interior, more moderate and cloudy along coast; cloudy, cold winters in interior, partly cloudy and cool along coast Spanish Capital City: Madrid Spanish Currency : euro (EUR)
Facts and Information about the Spanish Flag
Facts and info about the flag of Spain:
The flag of Spain is described as: Three horizontal bands of red, yellow and red. The national coat of arms on the hoist side of the yellow band The history of the Spanish flag: The Spanish flag was adopted on December 19, 1981. The Spanish coat of arms includes the royal seal framed by the Pillars of Hercules, which are the two promontories (Gibraltar and Ceuta) on either side of the eastern end of the Strait of Gibraltar
Christmas Traditions in Spain
This article provides an overview of the country and the different Christmas traditions in Spain. Lots of free, facts and information for kids, children and teachers! Popular Spanish Christmas traditions detailing the celebrations, gift giving, Santa Claus and other customs followed in Spain.
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