The Catalans have their own twist on Christmas traditions.A Christmas centerpiece at home is the Christmas log -- tio de Nadal -- either alongside or instead of a Christmas tree. Large selections are available in all Christmas markets.
According to Catalan tradition, children dance around the Christmas log, commanding it to poo gifts. On Christmas Eve, when no gifts are left, it is thrown in the fire.Many homes also have a nativity scene -- but with added, uniquely Catalan figures. Here some children choose their favorite.
Perhaps this Catalan tradition is worth a closer look.
Of course, no family's Christmas decorations would be complete without some good, fresh moss -- a selection of varieties is offered for your pleasure.
Would
you like that wrapped to go?Popular year-round, but especially at Christmas, is a nice leg of jamon (ham). A fine selection is available at a local shop specializing in this delicacy.
In the spirit of Barcelona Christmas, we have assembled our own modest Catalan Christmas tableau -- Bon Nadal!
Wednesday we are off to a family Christmas, DeCoster style, in Albuquerque, NM.
3 comments:
i like the posts dad.
i just read the 4 part thanksgiving and the catalan christmas.
I got one of the boy with the walking stick and blue pants!
what are the names for the figurines?
cacaneros?
ABQ christmas was great, will you post on NM in a Barcelona Blog?
i'm sure to stay tuned.
what the name/ function of the palacia or palace in barcelona?
a coworked was talking about the palace there that i don't remember visiting
We continue to enjoy the posts and look forward to a spring visit. Thanksgiving looked like good fun.
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