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Celebrating The Epiphany In Spain

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 Christmas day, they also celebrate the Epiphany on January 6th, also known as Three Kings Day.
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A Christmas Kiss? – Mistletoe Madness with People in Spain

Mistletoe is a hot seller for people in Spain for the holidays and long after.
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Alleluia! For Friends, Family and Travel

If you are lucky in your travels to Madrid, Barcelona, Toledo, etc., you may be met with an Art Attack in the airport. This is almost as good as being met by friends. The travelers in this video were welcomed at Heathrow Airport.
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Santa, No Sleigh – Christmas Traditions In Spain

Santas slip into modern Spain with little fanfare. Santas are not in the modern Spanish department stores making promises to little kids. Nor scaring the wits out of babies. Phony elves do not skip merrily vying for expensive photos. Santa Delivering Presents
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Photo Scoop Of The Month (no. 4) – Christmas Traditions In Spain

In October, the work crews in cities all over Spain start hanging the swooping Christmas lights and putting up trees. The Scoopettes love these lights, glittering, swaying in the wind, long trails of tiny lights swinging back and forth. We give this production a whopping Scoopometer 10.
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To The Lottery Gods: My Promise To You

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 Virgo moon and deep-rooted restlessness. If I had the money, I'd work just as hard, but not necessarily in the same areas. Not to worry dear readers, The Spain Scoop would not be cut from my schedule if I were a millionaire.
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Christmas Is Softer In Spain

You won't see the mad Christmas commercialization in Spain today. Christmas is softer, kinder, and with an occaisional Christmas carol in the stores.
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Christmas Lights – Spain Images

Magical Spain images are Christmas lights swaying across the city streets.
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Way Cool Gifts – Barcelona Arts

Whether you celebrate the holidays in the upcoming weeks or not, going to the Crisismas Y Mas Y Mas (Recessionmore And More And More) is a great way to support the arts and small business owners in one shot.
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Christmas Market – Barcelona Event

Barcelona event features the Christmas Market.
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