![]() ![]() It is a well-known fact that some celebrations, such as Halloween, Christmas, or New Year, are a bit transformed due to cultural diversity. It is strongly believed that it would bring good luck for the new year. Spaniards believe day the best way to greet the next year is to eat 12 grapes in the last 12 seconds of the previous year.Įach grape is the symbolic version of each month in a year and is also a common practice in South America. This is the day when people wear fancy dresses, attend special events with friends, party all night, and greet the upcoming year with joy.įinally, we left another year behind and it’s time to welcome a brand new year with opportunities and happiness. ![]() So if you are in Spain on December 28th, it would be better if you don’t believe anything you hear.ĭecember 31st: This day, New Year’s Eve, is called “Nochevieja” in Spain. They often broadcast absurd stories on TV and radio. People play pranks on each other, even the Spanish media participates in this national day. It comes from the catholic tradition and the concept of it is pretty similar to US’ April Fool's day. You’d better rest well on this day there is a long list of days waiting for you to celebrate the end of the last year and the beginning of the new one.ĭecember 28th: This day is called “Dia de Los Santos Inocentes” which means Holy Innocentes Day. Christmas eve in Spain is celebrated with families on December 24th New Year’s Eve is the time people party with their friends on December 31st.ĭecember 25th: Since a lovely evening has passed, this day can be considered a chill-out day and is reserved for resting. The main difference between Nochebuena and Nochevieja (New Year’s Eve on December 31st) is the concept of the celebrations. Nochebuena is the day that Santa Claus, or Papá Noel in Spanish, comes and delivers his presents. On December 22, Spanish people get together and watch the lottery show with excitement to win El Gordo, the biggest prize.ĭecember 24th: This day is called “Nochebuena” which represents the very well-known Christmas Eve. Everyone who lives in Spain participates in this exciting event by buying a lottery ticket. It is a live lottery show on TV, which is a big deal for Spaniards. But the actual celebrations begin with the grand lottery on December 22nd.ĭecember 22nd: The holiday season begins with the grand lottery, El Sorteo de Navidad. The streets are adorned with Christmas lights, the shops are decorated with Christmas-themed ornaments. Each year in the first weeks of December the Christmas markets in Spain take their places on the squares or city ports. The Christmas joy starts to sprawl throughout Spain at the beginning of December. Let’s see how is Christmas celebrated in Spain! Christmas Traditions in Spain People start to celebrate Christmas on December 24th and it ends with Dia de Los Tres Reyes Magos on January 6th. As well as other global festivals and holidays, Spaniards also celebrate Christmas a bit differently than the well-known US traditions.Ĭhristmas is a 2-week-long holiday season in Spain. ![]()
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