christmas
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?
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Tradition, festive atmosphere, and good value: the Fira de l'Avet Christmas tree market
The 41st edition of the holiday fair in Espinelves is underway with decorations and ornaments on offer
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What to do this Christmas in Barcelona and Catalonia
Festive fairs, ice skating rinks, and merry markets are to be found up and down the country this holiday season
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First Sunday of open shops in Barcelona ahead of Christmas festivities
Black Friday offers lead way for new seasonal campaign
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Barcelona to switch on Christmas lights on November 24
Event will take place in Nou Barris neighborhood square with family spectacle
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FC Barcelona player Lewandowski, Italian PM Giorgia Meloni, Lady Gaga: new caganer figurines
Traditional poopers placed in nativity scenes will also include King Charles III, Eleven from Stranger Things, and Rishi Sunak in near future
PODCAST: Christmas in Catalonia
Festive feasts, plenty of presents and a surprising amount of traditions involving poo
Ukraine’s president gets new caganer figurine
Traditional “poopers” in nativity scenes now also feature Catalan farmer waving Ukrainian flag
Three kings to come bearing gifts and wearing face masks
Most councils opt to bring back January 5 parades this year but with safety measures in place
King says Constitution is 'cornerstone' of coexistence and calls for 'loyalty and respect'
Citizens urged to "continue doing everything possible" to tackle pandemic in annual Christmas Eve speech
Covid-19 measures now in force ahead of Christmas holidays
Capacity limits in restaurants, curfew, and 10-person gatherings among new measures
Covid concerns leave older people facing lonely Christmas
Friends of the Elderly postpone traditional Christmas lunches due to worsening pandemic
What to do in Catalonia this Christmas outside of Barcelona
Holiday activities return after forced cancellations due to Covid-19 last year
Mercabarna food wholesalers expect 10% increase in food sales on last year
Restaurants expect just 60% of reservations this year compared to the 2019 Christmas season, but vaccines mean improvement on 2020