New Year in Spain—Green Grapes and Red Underwear!
Did you eat green grapes and wear red underwear to ring in the new year in your country? That's what they do in Spain! Learn more . . .
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January 1, 2023
Spain—An Invitation to ‘The 12 Countries of Christmas’
Living in Spain—my new host country—I wanted to learn how Spaniards celebrate Christmas. This is what I discovered . . . nativity scenes, "poopers" . . .
December 22, 2022
No Fireworks for This French Boy!
When you live in a foreign country, you often miss your national celebrations. How can you find creative ways to make your national holidays special?
July 14, 2022
No Fireworks Today for This American Gal!
I don’t smell BBQ wafting through the air. There are no firecrackers popping in the distance. Drums and applause of local parades are nowhere to be heard.
July 4, 2022
I Invite you to ‘King’s Day’ in Spain!
"Three Kings' Day" in Spain is like "Christmas" in other parts of the world. Presents, parades, "King's Cake" . . . find out why and how the Spanish celebrate.
January 6, 2022
Spanish New Year—Green Grapes and Red Underwear!
Did you eat green grapes and wear red underwear to ring in the new year in your country? That's what they do in Spain. Read more . . .
December 29, 2021
Wanna Win the Spanish Christmas Lottery?
In Spain, three kings, nativity sets, and twinkling lights aren't the only Christmas traditions. Have you ever heard of a Christmas lottery ticket?
December 22, 2021