If you love Spain and Christmas… You’re lucky!
You are going to learn in this post the traditions that we Spaniards live in at this time of the year. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
DECEMBER 22TH
The Christmas Lottery Draw
Spaniards buy lottery tickets in the hope of winning the first prize: “El Gordo.”
DECEMBER 24TH
Christmas Eve
Spanish families meet for dinner, eat the typical sweets (Turrón, marzipan, polvorones) and sing Christmas carols.
At 00:00 many people go to church for “La Misa del Gallo”.
DECEMBER 25TH
Christmas
It is not a Spanish tradition Santa Claus visit but he does visit some houses and leave gifts.
DECEMBER 28TH
Fools Day
Day in which the Spanish play pranks to family and friends.
DECEMBER 31ST
New Years Eve
The Spanish say goodbye to the year eating 12 grapes to the rhythm of the 12 bells that sound from La Puerta del Sol in Madrid.
JANUARY 1ST
New Year
JANUARY 5TH
The Wise Men parade
Children and adults receive the visit of The Three Wise Men upon arrival in towns and cities.
JANUARY 6TH
The three Wise Men Day
It is time to open the gifts and eat Roscón de Reyes. If you have been bad you will receive coal.
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