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Unique and Strange Christmas Traditions Around the World
As Christmas Day approaches, we anticipate the joy, celebration, and, of course, traditions that go with it. While many of us may have similar traditions, such as putting up decors and exchanging gifts, Christmas is celebrated differently in various parts of the world. From the bizarre to the heartwarming, here are some unique and sometimes strange Christmas traditions around the world. In Catalonia, Spain, the “Caga Tió,” or “Poo Log,” is a popular tradition. A wooden log with a painted face and a red hat is placed in front of a fireplace and hit with sticks until it “defecates” small gifts. It may seem strange to some, but the tradition…
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Footnote: Ajuntament de Barcelona
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POSTCARDS FROM SPAIN
*This is an advertorial. A quick post to say hello from Barcelona! Ernestine and I arrived yesterday in this lovely city! We’re here for another round of location hunting and audtitions for JesCom’s “Ignacio: the First Jesuit”. From Barcelona, we will travel to Loyola and Pamplona in the next few days. I promise to keep you posted as much as I can, or as much as my wi-fi connection will allow. READ: In Search of San Ignacio de Loyola Speaking of wi-fi connections, here’s a bit of good news for travellers. If, like me, you’re tired of hunting for wi-fi spots just to upload a photo on…
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On a Road Trip in Spain
I can’t begin to describe to you just how tired I am. Since touching down in Barcelona two days ago, my team and I haven’t stopped walking. Okay, that just sounds silly. Of course we have stopped walking for meals and for sleep. But it FEELS as if we have been perpetually putting one foot in front of the other since we arrived. We are here to scout for locations for a film project and that takes precedence over everything else (including rest haha). Spain is such a beautiful country. Barcelona, in particular, is a city full of energy. Its walls and streets tell so many colourful stories. It’s difficult to…
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An Afternoon in Montserrat
Montserrat is a Catalan word which means “serrated mountain”. It pertains to the unique rock formation of the mountain chain near Barcelona, Spain. While in Barcelona, I was lucky enough to visit the Our Lady of Montserrat Basilica which is nestled among these beautiful formations. The Basilica was built and is still maintained by Benedictine monks. It was considerably damaged during the war with the French and was only repaired at the end of the 1800s. The main attraction of the shrine is the Black Virgin of Montserrat. Also referred to as “La Moreneta” or “The little dark-skinned one,” it is a wooden statue supposedly carved by St. Luke (the…
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