I am of the belief that Spanish children may be among some of the luckiest in the world. Why? Well, because not only do they get to celebrate...
By admin | Published: January 2, 2013
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You won't see the mad Christmas commercialization in Spain today. Christmas is softer, kinder...
By admin | Published: December 25, 2012
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Bonfires blaze all night on plazas and beaches. Devils run with long poles spewing fire...
By admin | Published: June 2, 2012
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The Easter Rabbit does not hippety-hop down the bunny trail for people in Spain so the godparents tote the load...
By admin | Published: April 8, 2012
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In October, the work crews in cities all over Spain start hanging the swooping Christmas lights and putting up trees. The Scoopettes...
By admin | Published: December 22, 2011
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But wait Lotto God, do not think for a minute that I would be lazy, and give up work if I won the booty. No sir! I'm the original workaholic thanks to my...
By admin | Published: December 22, 2011
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Yes, we celebrate Thanksgiving in Spain. The reason we have not written about Thanksgiving sooner is because we are celebrating on the Saturday after Thanksgiving...
By admin | Published: November 12, 2011
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But what Spain does celebrate, is Dia de Todos Los Santos, or All Saint's Day, celebrated on November 1st. Traditionally this day, where most businesses are shut down and people have the day off of work, is for friends and families to visit the graves of their loved ones who have passed away
By admin | Published: November 3, 2011
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Celebrating The Epiphany In Spain