Christmas in Spain
by: Emily Tinker
Spain at Christmas
Traditional Christmas Foods in Spain
They have turkey stuffed with truffles,
mushrooms, shellfish, mollusks, lobster,
small crabs, candy, and cakes .
The Symbols of Santa in Spain
Other Symbols and Decorations of Christmas
Kids get some gifts on Christmas, but they get the rest on Epiphany. Epiphany celebrates when the Kings or Three Wise Men brought gifts to the baby Jesus. The kids write to them on Boxing Day about what toys they would like. They also have a special cake called Roscón which is eaten at Epiphany. Roscón means 'ring shape roll'. It is very doughy and is bought from a bakery on Epiphany. Roscón is filled with cream or chocolate, and it also has a little gift.
Christmas in Spain is called
Happy/ Merry Christmas In Spanish Happy/Merry Christmas is -Feliz Navidad'; in Catalan it is pronounced Bon Nadal'; in Galician it is pronounced Bo Nadal. Merry Christmas is pronounced in a lot more languages.
Christmas Traditions in Spain
How long is Christmas Why do they Celebrate Christmas in Spain Music
Do kids leave goodies for the Three Wise Men?
Children leave walnuts for the Three Kings and they leave a bucket of water for the camels. Yes, they do exchange gifts.They get some gifts on Christmas, but they get most gifts on Epiphany.
Games Played at Christmas
prank
Elephants
Christmas Tree and Snow In Spain
They put lights and decoration on the Christmas tree Kids leave shoes on windowsills, balconies, or under the Christmas tree. Yes, it does snow in Spain, at Christmas. They ski as well.
The Three Wise Men go down a chimney?
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