Don’t know where to go when you need a costume for this upcoming Carnival season or Halloween? Well, we have good news! Fiestas Paco has you covered this Carnival/Halloween season, or for any holiday. From Oktoberfest costumes, to costumes based on…
It’s beginning to feel a lot like Christmas, isn’t it? December has just begun and we can already feel the Christmas energy in the air! Spending Navidad in a different country is a really magical experience, so don’t miss out…
You may have noticed a big change on the streets of Madrid over the past weekend, especially at nighttime! We have officially been transported to the winter wonderland of Christmas lights that the city becomes from November 23rd to January…
Spanish winter is fast approaching, and the best way to come to terms with the slight drop in weather is to embrace it! It may be inevitable, yes, but knowing how to do winter in Spain the right way is…
The Day of the Immaculate Conception, or Día de la Inmaculada Concepción is a very significant holiday around the world. It celebrates the Roman Catholic belief of The Blessed Virgin Mary’s immaculate conception in her mother’s womb and is considered the…
As anticipation quickly builds for the most wonderful time of the year, you’ll quickly notice that Madrid is getting dressed up to the nines. Almost every street, plaza and avenue has some kind of light spectacle installed and they will…
Christmas is on it’s way and whether you celebrate it or not, it’s time to spread some Holiday cheer to the ones you love! In the next few weeks many of you will be attending Christmas parties, exchanging gifts and…
If you come from a country that doesn’t really celebrate the religious aspect of Christmas, then your holiday activities probably end with New Years Eve. But, thats not how it’s done here in Spain. There are several Saints and events…
If you haven’t had a chance to stop by your local bakery or any of the Christmas markets around the city, then you’re really missing out! December is the best time of year for delicious sweets, pastries, cakes and other…
Most of you will be visiting home for the Christmas holidays, but even if you’re not, you’ll be starting your Christmas shopping soon enough! So, why not buy gifts for your friends and families that will reflect on the time…
