NAVIDAD EN ESPANA

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NAVIDAD EN ESPANA
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BASIC INFORMATION

• Regional differences
• Class structure
• Language variation
• American and European influences

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PREPARATIONS

• starts early December
• Markets flood the street
• Setting up xmas tree
• Making nativity scene
• Preparing food

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SPANISH CUISINE

• PAELLA
• MARZIPAN
• TURRON
• FLAN
• TURKEY
• COMPOTE

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NATIVITY SCENE

• Known as Belenes
• Real/fake figures for decoration
• In every region and household
• Unveiled on Christmas eve

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GIFT GIVER

• Depends on class and region
• Santa is more popular
• 3 kings still used as main symbol for gifts
• Children leave treats
• Gifts on either Dec 25 or Jan 6

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ACTIVITIES

• Markets
• Cooking
• Family reunions
• Misa de gallo
• Villancicos
• Time with sick/poor
• Decorating tree

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RELIGIOUS IMPORTANCE

• Catholic belief
• Varying class and regions
• All have Belenes
• All go to Misa de gallo
• 3 Kings Day still observed

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