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Forum: Spain
Dec 13th 2006, 7:42 pm
Replies: 86
Views: 26,694
Posted By anabella

Re: Differences between Christmas in Spain and UK

The south coast? I was inclined to thinking that you were in the Cotswolds..
Forum: Spain
Dec 13th 2006, 7:12 pm
Replies: 86
Views: 26,694
Posted By anabella

Re: Differences between Christmas in Spain and UK

Agreed!

Where about in the UK are you? it sounds like a wonderful place
Forum: Spain
Dec 13th 2006, 6:59 pm
Replies: 86
Views: 26,694
Posted By anabella

Re: Differences between Christmas in Spain and UK

:) I've never heard that.. it sounds like they would like it to be a tradition.. :rolleyes:
Forum: Spain
Dec 13th 2006, 6:49 pm
Replies: 86
Views: 26,694
Posted By anabella

Re: Differences between Christmas in Spain and UK

Quite possibly, but I have Spanish locals as friends and they tell me it is totally different from the UK. Uk appears to be very commercialised but Spanish Xmas is more religious. Not so much...
Forum: Spain
Dec 13th 2006, 6:09 pm
Replies: 86
Views: 26,694
Posted By anabella

Re: Differences between Christmas in Spain and UK

I always end up throwing them away.. you are not supposed to use them again..
Forum: Spain
Dec 13th 2006, 5:57 pm
Replies: 86
Views: 26,694
Posted By anabella

Re: Differences between Christmas in Spain and UK

I mean that you burn your red knickers.. not ALL your underwear! ;)
Forum: Spain
Dec 13th 2006, 5:44 pm
Replies: 86
Views: 26,694
Posted By anabella

Re: Differences between Christmas in Spain and UK

That's right starting the year with red underwear is supposed to give you good luck for the year.. but it has to be given to you, you can't buy it yourself.. you are supposed to burn your underwear...
Forum: Spain
Dec 7th 2006, 2:39 pm
Replies: 86
Views: 26,694
Posted By anabella

Re: Differences between Christmas in Spain and UK

:) .. any reason is good to celebrate..

I celebrate everything Spanish, English and American.. lucky me.. ;)
Forum: Spain
Dec 6th 2006, 8:06 pm
Replies: 86
Views: 26,694
Posted By anabella

Re: Differences between Christmas in Spain and UK

You are right, St Nicolas is in Holland today.. I find that confusing too..
Forum: Spain
Dec 6th 2006, 7:23 pm
Replies: 86
Views: 26,694
Posted By anabella

Re: Differences between Christmas in Spain and UK

You know.. most people do both..

Santa is on Xmas Eve so parents tend to give the kids presents and tell them that Santa brought them..

Kids leave their shoes out with sweets on the 5th.....
Forum: Spain
Dec 5th 2006, 1:58 pm
Replies: 86
Views: 26,694
Posted By anabella

Re: Differences between Christmas in Spain and UK

How is hubby? We haven't had an update from you for a while. I assume he is just on a diet at the moment.. ?
Forum: Spain
Dec 5th 2006, 1:48 pm
Replies: 86
Views: 26,694
Posted By anabella

Re: Differences between Christmas in Spain and UK

I bet your kids love that! I lived inland so the Kings couldn't come by boat.. :rolleyes:
Forum: Spain
Nov 28th 2006, 7:16 pm
Replies: 86
Views: 26,694
Posted By anabella

Re: Differences between Christmas in Spain and UK

Xmas go on longer in Spain and they are all about drinking, eating and spending time with family and friends. Presents are mainly for the little ones, and as we grow older they are not important..
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