A Spanish Christmas.

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A Spanish Christmas

Christmas Season The most celebrated holiday in Spanish speaking countries Artists throughout history always depicted the Nativity Begins Dec. 8 (Immaculate Conception) and ends Jan. 6 (Epiphany) Poinsettia plant originated in Mexico

Before Christmas… “Hogueras" = bonfires More a tradition of winter solstice than Christmas It is characterized by people jumping over fires as a symbolic protection against illness

Christmas Preparations Focus is the Belén or the Nativity Word comes from Bethlehem From simple to elaborate In homes and public squares Living Nativity El Niño = baby Jesus Much music during the season: carolers, traditional musicians (shepherds), concerts, singing at home Outdoor markets selling homemade goods

Christmas Itself… Christmas Eve = Noche-Buena = “good night”: Midnight Mass = La Misa del Gallo – Mass of the Rooster! Huge feast: more important meal even than Christmas day! Turkey with truffles – Spain Roast pig = Latin America One Spanish saying is 'Esta noche es Noche-Buena, y no es noche de dormir' which means 'Tonight is the good night and it is not meant for sleeping!‘ Dec. 25 = Christmas Day: El Navidad Focus on the spiritual No gift giving! Gathering of family with formal dinner Desserts: panetón, turrón, marzipan, buñuelos, polvorones

Christmas Continues!!! Dec. 28: Day of the Innocents Similar to the American April Fools Day Practical jokes! More a tradition in Spain Dec. 31: Nochevieja = Old Night Tradition is to eat 12 grapes for each of the 12 strokes of midnight. Each grape represents a month of the new year and if you can eat all 12 grapes, you will have a lucky year.

It’s Not Over Yet! Jan. 6: Feast of the Three Kings = Dia de los Tres Reyes Three Wise Men = Santa Claus Gifts to children and loved ones Rosca de Reyes = sweet bread with candied fruit End of the Christmas season

¡Felices Fiestas! ¡Feliz Navidad! Merry Christmas!!! Happy Holidays!!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rOPZoX6ZSnE&feature=related ¡Felices Fiestas! Happy Holidays!!!