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Christmas in Barcelona
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Judging by the festive traditions of the Barcelonese, they’re generally dreaming of a brown Christmas, as opposed to a white one. For hidden in the nativity scene there is often a surprise in store beside the figures of Joseph, Mary and the baby Jesus; a little figurine of a man having a cheeky dump.
He goes by the name of el caganer, or ‘the shitter’, and dates back as far as the 18th Century. Firmly on the heels of the ‘the shitter’ in terms of yuletide popularity is the caga tio, or ’shit log’. This delightful creation is a log which children beat and throw on the fire before chanting ’shit some presents’ at it.
Beginning at Portal de la Pau and finishing at Montjuic is the colourful and hectic Procession of the Three Kings on Christmas Eve. In the squares of La Seu and Plaza Nova, are vibrant markets selling Christmas gifts and objects, including the usual caga-related merchandise.
Christmas treats for the palate include roast suckling, lobster and bacalao (cod) as well as dozens of sweet fancies such as turron, marzipan and polvoron (powder cake).
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