Completing this tradition brings good luck, meaning you'll enter into the New Year with the right foot forward. Another New Years Spanish superstition is that wearing red underwear brings good luck too! Los Reyes Magos - The Three Wise Men I have mentioned before that the 6th of January is...
This consists of six academic years from 6 years of age through to 12 years. Secondary education then takes places between the ages of 12 and 16. Once children have completed their secondary compulsory education (ESO) they have three choices: they can either enter the work force, go into ...
In Spain, it is common for families to gather together on Mother's Day and enjoy a special meal or outing. Many people also give their mothers flowers or small gifts as a token of their appreciation. One unique tradition in Spain on Mother's Day is the 'Día de la Madrina', which ...
Noche Vieja (New Years Eve) is an enormous night in Spain’s social calendar. Many bars are closed until after midnight as owners and staff dine with their families, restaurants are often fully booked in advance. The midnight bells are celebrated in the town hall square where the Spanish t...
This tradition started in Spain long ago. One year, when there were a lot of grapes, the king of Spain decided to give grapes to everybody to eat on New Year's Eve. B.Cordon from Britain On New Year's Day in Britain, people have parties. At 12 o'clock, the music stops, and ...
Local special circumstances: Spain has a strong tradition of producing high-quality television content, which has contributed to the popularity of traditional TV in the country. Spanish television series, known as "telenovelas," have gained international acclaim and have a dedicated fan base both ...
What is behind the tradition of eating 12 grapes on New Year's? If 12 grapes are eaten at the stroke of midnight, Spanish tradition holds good luck will be by your side for the entire year. Dec 31, 2024 2,600-year-old shipwreck is raised from waters off Spain An ancient ...
Located in the north of Spain in the beautiful Basque Country, Bilbao is a city where tradition meets modernity. Famous for its architecture, Bilbao has the Guggenheim Museum, one of the most impressive landmarks in the world, a modern masterpiece that is the city itself. The titanium and ...
This is the 12th time the contest has been held abroad; the last time was in Mexico 6 years ago. According to NHK’s public relations department, there were 1480 applications, the most ever for a competition abroad. The previous record was 674 for the contest in San Paulo, Brazil. ...
Even that great stalwart of tradition, Rioja's Consejo Regulador, is starting to take Rodriguez's manifesto seriously. "I think the Consejo will consider introducing new quality categories into the appellation; there is a big risk of other premium brands leaving the DO if they take no action....