Tag Archives: consumerism
Madrid Stores Can Stay Open 24/7/365
The USA Shopping Experience comes to Madrid! Want to buy your groceries at 3am? Now you can do it. Want to get new shoes on a Sunday evening? Now you can do it. Want to shop for new furniture at … Continue reading
Posted in About Spain, Money
Tagged 24 hours, 24/7/365, 365, always open, chain stores, consumerism, culture, hours, neighborhood, open, shops, stores
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Hints of Christmas – in October?!
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
Posted in About Spain, Food, Money
Tagged candy, capitalism, Christmas, commercialism, consumerism, holiday, mantecados, marzipan, polverones, Spain, supermarket, sweets, turron
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