by Maria | Nov 13, 2018 | Culture & Traditions, Curiosities, Uncategorized
It’s a well-known fact that Friday the 13th is said to be the unluckiest day for many in the English-speaking world. The date is so dreaded, that in 1980 a horror film was released bearing it as its title.However, in Spain, it’s a little different. In fact, the date...
by Maria | Oct 31, 2018 | Culture & Traditions, Uncategorized
Every year, on the 31st October, children and adults alike all over the world celebrate Halloween with costumes, sweets and scary stories. Of course, the same can be said for Halloween in Spain, but the country also has its own traditions when it comes to celebrating...
by Maria | Oct 12, 2018 | Culture & Traditions
Every year on 12 October, one of the most patriotic Spanish festivals is celebrated in Madrid. Madrid’s streets are filled with Spanish citizens, brimming with national pride, as well as stunning parades and airshows above. But what is the Día de la Hispanidad and why...
by Maria | Aug 29, 2018 | Culture & Traditions, Culture & Traditions, Uncategorized, Valencia, Valencia
More than 22,000 people stained red in a battle full of fun and… tomatoes. If you don´t know what we´re talking about then it´s likely that you’ve never come across La Tomatina, one of the festivals in Spain with the biggest impact around the world. In this post we´re...
by Maria | Mar 28, 2018 | Culture & Traditions
Estamos en Semana Santa, un momento muy especial para estar en España y ver como se vive “La Pasión” de Cristo. Para los que no estéis muy familiarizados con esta costumbre, hoy vamos a explicar el significado de esta fiesta y sus elementos principales. La Semana...
