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Articles tagged with: tio

19 December 2020 05:24 PM

The 'Festa del Tió' in Argençola (by Mariona Miquel / Casa del Tió)

Move over Santa Claus, the Caga Tió rules in Catalonia

Catalan tradition dictates that a pooping log delivers children their presents

05 December 2019 07:35 PM

A caganer figurine of former Catalan president Carles Puigdemont (by Xavier Pi)

Why do Catalan Christmas traditions involve poo?

From seasonal figurines answering nature’s call to wooden logs excreting presents, faeces are an integral part of Christmas in Catalonia. But… why?

Culture Highlights

18 December 2018 02:37 PM

Tió figurines at the Christmas Espinelves market in 2018 (by Estefania Escolà)

Who brings Catalan children their presents?

Between a defecating log and sumptuous kings, gift-givers in Catalonia are far from usual

24 December 2017 12:12 PM

A Tió de Nadal, looking forward to be beaten to defecate presents

Who delivers Catalan kids their Christmas’ presents?

The Red Cross aims to collect 55,000 toys for socially vulnerable children