Winter in Spain!
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…
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December 8th: The Kickoff to the Spanish Christmas Season!
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…
Madrid’s Beginning to Look a lot Like Christmas!
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…
Odd Spanish Expressions: Christmas Edition!
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…
Los Reyes Magos: Spain’s Extended Christmas 2017
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…
The Spanish Kitchen: Mantecados
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…
Your Guideline for December in Madrid!
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…
10 Madrid-Inspired Gift Ideas for Christmas
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 by gifts for your friends and families that will reflect on the time…
Christmas Shopping in Madrid
As the capital, Madrid is an extremely metropolian city. Everywhere you go you can find something to do, somewhere to go and some things to buy! But, sometimes so many options can leave you with nothing! Where should you shop?…
The German Christmas Market
The weather is getting colder and holidays are just around the corner. It’s time to experience the incredibile holiday traditions that come with them. Every year with the beginning of the Advent season the Evangelical Church Friedenskirche hosts an amazing German…