Christmas is a beautiful time. It allows us to enjoy delicious dishes, share family time, spend quality time with friends and give thanks for the successes of the year. And not only Christmas, New Year’s Eve in Latin America is also celebrated with great fanfare. 🎄 In addition to the music, food and colour that…
December brings with it the most beautiful time of the year: Christmas! This special date presents an opportunity to see some of the different ways Christmas in Latin America is celebrated. 🎅 If you want to study Spanish, keep in mind that getting to know the celebrations and culture of Hispanic countries is an important…
If you are studying Spanish, you must also understand the cultural aspect that the language brings with it. This not only includes gastronomy and historical facts but also includes traditions celebrated on specific dates and that its celebration is carried out with rituals that have become a custom within Hispanic societies. Many of these dates…
New year, new life… or at least that is the illusion we all have with the departure of the old year. This 365-day opportunity to write a new story motivates us to have goals and plans that we can carry out over the year. To give us a boost, there is a very inspiring tradition,…
New Year’s Eve in Spain and Latin America is as festive as in the rest of the world. Both regions have interesting traditions that you should know about if you are interested in Hispanic culture. Today in Spanish Express, we bring you the most curious rituals of New Year’s Eve celebrations in Hispanic countries. This…
Hispanic Christmas food is full of exquisite flavors and varies dramatically from area to area. In South America, served dishes are completely different from what you would eat in Spain on Christmas Eve. This rich variety brings unique tastes that you should try for yourself, so join us in this gastronomic adventure and try new…
One of the most beautiful times of the year has arrived! And, as with every important event, this celebration brings with it special customs that vary from country to country. If you are studying Spanish and are interested in Hispanic culture, you cannot leave out the Christmas celebrations of the Spanish-speaking countries from your studies. …
Internationally, All Saints’ Day and The Day of the Dead have become notable dates. However, they are most commonly celebrated in Spanish-speaking countries. In some regions of Latin America and Spain, we can observe different variations of these events; their respective customs, rituals, and even exquisite dishes may leave you with a great curiosity about…
“Ses festes de Sant Joan” de Ciutadella de Menorca, Balearic Islands, Spain, make up one of the most iconic, spectacular and participatory festivals in Spain, not only in the Balearic Islands. This festival is full of history, tradition, and love for our land, and passion for our traditions and customs. Where and when does it…
Customs, Traditions & celebrations Christmas is known as ‘Navidad‘ in Spain and is celebrated passionately every year. The celebrations begin on December 8th with the ‘Feast of Immaculada‘. On the 22nd of December, a lottery is drawn and everyone in Spain purchases tickets to win the ‘El Gordo‘. Christmas Eve or ‘Nochebuena‘ is a special…
