Christmas in Spain

Christmas dinner in Spain takes place every December 24. This dinner, on Christmas Day, is all a family ritual and is usually held in the homes of the Spaniards with the whole family.

Although the dishes vary according to each family and each area of Spain, one thing is always true: it is a very hearty dinner, where appetizers, main course, dessert and finally, a variety of sweets, including nougat there and marzipan. As for the starters, prawns and shrimp is a dish that is usually missing. The main course is usually some meat, from lamb to pork, and even turkey stuffing.

Furthermore, it is tradition that night the King of Spain issues a speech to all Spaniards, which is televised.

The day after Christmas dinner, that is, on December 25, is celebrated on Christmas Day. Although normal in Spain is giving gifts on Three Kings Day, subject to be discussed below, it is increasingly common among many families to be delivered this day, which is representative figure of Father Christmas or Santa Claus by influence of Anglo-Saxon culture. Christmas Day is common to continue meetings and family meals, the most common being the famous Christmas dinner will be held at noon.

There are certain regions of Spain, which like the December 25, celebrating 26, Boxing Day. It is also a family celebration in which the leftovers of the previous binges take advantage, for example preparing cannelloni with what's left over soup or stew.