Tag Archives: Christmas

2015 Christmas in Madrid

Posted on December 30, 2015 by MadridMan

In Madrid, and in Spain in general, the Christmas holiday lasts roughly two weeks. Some families celebrate Santa Claus “Papá Noel” on the 25th of December while other families celebrate the Three Wise Men “Los Reyes Magos” on the 6th … Continue reading →

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Madrid Christmas 2011, New Years, Magic Kings 2012

Posted on January 12, 2012 by MadridMan

Another Spanish holiday season comes to a close. It was nice and I tend to really enjoy Christmastime, no matter where I am. Being in Madrid, Spain makes it especially “exotic”, even after living here for 6-years. The Christmas lights … Continue reading →

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Hints of Christmas – in October?!

Posted on October 6, 2010 by MadridMan

Yesterday I was standing in the check-out line at my local supermarket and noticed the nearby shelves – the ones you first see upon entering the store. THEY WERE STOCKED, ALREADY, WITH TRADITIONAL SPANISH CHRISTMAS GOODIES!! Really! Yes, I’m sure … Continue reading →

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How it Feels to Win the Lottery

Posted on December 24, 2009 by MadridMan

I’ve never won anything before. But last Tuesday it happened. I ACTUALLY won Spain’s Christmas Lottery! Overwhelmed, jubilant, and in denial, I checked my numbers online once, twice, even a third time to be sure I wasn’t mistaken. Nope. The … Continue reading →

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El Gordo 2009: Spain’s Christmas Lottery

Posted on December 20, 2009 by MadridMan

It’s that time of year again. In some cases, people have lined up for hours to select their numbers for the 2009 edition of Spain’s Christmas Lottery, all hoping to win “El Gordo”, the largest of all prizes. A few … Continue reading →

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Spanish Holiday Food Ads Include Dead Pigs

Posted on December 17, 2009 by MadridMan

Really, you gotta love Spain. I know I do. Maybe I’m now fully indoctrinated into Spanish culture because my first glance at the above Lidl advertisement in today’s Madrid 20Minutos free newspaper had no effect on me whatsoever – until … Continue reading →

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Spain’s Christmas Lottery

Posted on December 13, 2007 by MadridMan

(NOTE: also see the entry, “El Gordo 2009: Spain’s Christmas Lottery” as well as the 2008 entry.) It’s not Christmas in Spain until people start lining up to buy their lottery tickets! The “Loteria de Navidad” is Spain’s Christmas Lottery. … Continue reading →

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Pac-Man Christmas Tree in Madrid

Posted on December 11, 2007 by MadridMan

Funny how we accidentally find things on the internet which interest us or make us laugh. This is what happened just a couple minutes ago and felt it was an appropriate, relative thing about which to make a posting. I … Continue reading →

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Christmas in Madrid

Posted on December 10, 2007 by MadridMan

Christmas in Madrid is something to experience; Christmas lights are everywhere, holiday shoppers pack the streets, and the bars and restaurants are seemingly full ALL the time! During Christmastime, getting from POINT A to POINT B in Madrid is generally … Continue reading →

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