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2015 Christmas in Madrid
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
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
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Tagged candy, capitalism, Christmas, commercialism, consumerism, holiday, mantecados, marzipan, polverones, Spain, supermarket, sweets, turron
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