18 Dec

Living the Spanish Christmas in your new home: Local traditions and celebrations

Christmas is a very special time in Spain, full of magic, lights and joy. If your intention is to buy a house in Madrid or you want to invest in a property on the Spanish Mediterranean coast, you can take the opportunity to immerse yourself in the local culture and experience some different festivals. In this article we tell you some of the most typical customs of Spanish Christmas.

El Gordo, the most famous lottery in the world

One of the most deeply rooted traditions in Spain is the Christmas lottery, popularly known as El Gordo. Almost the entire country participates, buying tenths or shares of the same number with friends, family or co-workers. The draw takes place on December 22 and is followed with great expectation throughout the morning. It has a peculiarity that makes it very special: the winning numbers are sung by children in an unmistakable tone. The award is usually celebrated in the street, with champagne and hugs .

Christmas lights and markets

Another of the things that attracts the most attention in Spain are the lights and Christmas markets that decorate the streets and squares since the end of November. Christmas markets are a good option to buy decorations, nativity scenes, gifts or typical sweets.

The city is illuminated with Christmas colors and motifs, and giant trees are installed in emblematic places such as Plaza Mayor, Puerta del Sol or Gran Vía in Madrid .

Nativity scenes and rooster masses

Spain is a country with a Catholic tradition, and this is reflected in the importance given to the birth of Jesus. Nativity scenes of all types and sizes are installed in the streets and squares, from the simplest to the most elaborate, with movement and sound .

The night of December 24, Christmas Eve, is celebrated with a family dinner. After dinner, many go to midnight mass and sing Christmas carols.

The sweets and the roscón de reyes

Christmas is a time to enjoy gastronomy, and especially sweets. The most typical are nougat, marzipan, Polvorones and mantecados.

The roscón de reyes is a circular bun with candied fruits, which is eaten on January 6, Three Kings' Day. Inside the roscón there is a surprise, which can be a figurine or a coin. Whoever finds it is lucky and gets the paper crown that comes with the roscón. But be careful, there is also a bean, and whoever finds it has to pay the roscón .

The Three Wise Men and the parade

The tradition most anticipated by children is that of the Three Wise Men, who come from the East to bring gifts on the night of January 5 to 6. On Epiphany Eve, the Spaniards take to the streets to receive the Three Wise Men in a great parade . It is a parade of floats, music and candy, which runs through the main streets of the cities.

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