St Stephen’s Day (Boxing Day) and cannelloni are two inseparable ideas: thousands of ‘canelons’ are made and consumed every 26 December! But this firmly rooted custom is loaded with myths, legends, arguments and technological innovations so it’s...
Arab-style desserts, medieval sweets, 19th century Italian imports and effective commercial strategies. Our Christmas fare is rich and varied, coming from a wide variety of traditions.
The Tyrolean Krampus, the German Christmas markets, the Scandinavian St Lucia choirs, presents appearing under a model ship in Greece, a witch who brings presents in Italy... Would you like to know more?
It's a custom in Barcelona to ask for the saint every, 13 December, for her protection against eye-related ills. Hundreds of devotees light candles in the chapel devoted to the saint in the Cathedral, a chapel that is flooded with light by the end of...
The Santa Llúcia Fair is the oldest Christmas market held in the city and its long history has made it a key figure in dozens of stories, customs and curiosities well worth bringing together.
Christmas. Playwright and set designer Ignasi Cristià i Garcia recreates a nativity scene in Plaça Sant Jaume where tradition and digital techniques coexist, featuring characters like yourself. And it's not the only nativity scene in...
Nadal. Playwright and set designer Ignasi Cristià i Garcia recreates a nativity scene in Plaça Sant Jaume where tradition and digital techniques coexist, featuring characters like yourself. And it's not the only nativity scene in the...
Christmas 2023. The Christmas lighting contract for 2023 is worth 1,915,267,89 euros in total.
Christmas. The Christmas lights will operate from 23 November to 6 January, during the same hours as in 2022.
The revived comparsa “Visca Picasso!” will also participate in some of the folk culture events at La Mercè.
