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Tuesday, November 01, 2011

Christmas is coming and the poop logs are in the shops click on the link above the photograph to read about them

Merry Christmas to all our friends.......

it's not really like this.............

The three Kings have arrived in Figueres, Catalunya and the distribution of Christmas

presents to the children has began. Spanish children celebrate their Christmas on the

6th of January each year the feast of the Epiphany. Smaller gifts are now given on

Christmas Eve. as the influence of the traditional northern european celebration grows.

As the Cavalcade passes through the town sweets are thrown to the waiting children.

If you have ever wondered how Christmas is celebrated in Spain you will enjoy this

video clip by Traumontana Television. Enlarge to full screen and turn the speakers up!

Food buffs should listen carefully and they will hear the reference to the legendery

Buttifara, the great Catalan pork sausage! And yes they taste as good as they sound.

My Brother in law Alan is hooked and is desperate to find a UK supplier for his

2009 Beer Festival BBQ. all invited the address is,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,