The holidays are over, to the sadness of some and the relief of others. Today is truly the end of this calendar year, which we hope you've enjoyed. Children and adults alike are opening their presents, savoring the Three Kings' cake, and sneaking sweets. We must seize the moment, because tomorrow 2025 truly begins and […]
How exciting, the Three Kings are coming tonight! For those of us who have been good all year (almost all year), there will be tons of presents; for the naughty ones, they'll bring coal, which isn't bad either—enough for a barbecue at least. We've already talked about the Three Kings in this space, and perhaps you know the […]
We hope you haven't taken down your Christmas decorations yet—it's not over! Do you decorate your house a lot this time of year? Some people certainly take it very seriously; their homes are practically a display of lights and colorful figures from November onwards. Answer the following questions to find out […]
How white is Christmas in your area? GranadaIt's as white as the snow that blankets the Sierra Nevada mountains. If you've ever visited, you'll understand what we mean, because the mountain fills the view from every angle; few things are as spectacular as witnessing that white giant that gives […]
Are you familiar with the Day of the Taking? It is celebrated every January 2nd in Granada and it is related to our past history as well as our recent politics. Officially, on January 2, 1492 Granada It went from being the capital of the Nasrid sultanate to becoming part of the Kingdom of Castile. The last king […]
The year 2025 has finally arrived. It seemed so far away, didn't it? But everything comes in time. The first thing we want to do is wish you a happy new year. How was your night? Was there a good party? How's your body feeling this morning? Hang in there, you need to recover, because there's a lot to do. Some of you are reading this with this […]
How are you enjoying Christmas so far? Relax, there are still days to go… For today, Monday, we have a pleasant surprise for you: we present Christmas sweets. There's quite a selection, and I have to say that in most homes, they're simply a must-have. At the very least, there's always a tray piled high with them…
I hope you didn't take yesterday's little joke too seriously. As you can see, we're back again; since it's Sunday, we've got a little puzzle for you, which in Spanish is called a word search. Have fun!
What happens in Spain on April 1st? Good question, what's supposed to happen? Does anything have to happen at all? The answer is nothing special, that is, life goes on, because April Fools' Day is today, December 28th! It's originally connected to the biblical story of the murder of children […]
A very Spanish tradition is setting up a Nativity scene at home. What is a Nativity scene? It's a reenactment of the birth of Jesus in which many figures recreate a traditional scene. Nativity scenes today compete in their elaborateness and originality; they can include static figures or real people. What is clear is that some […]
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