The document summarizes key Christmas traditions in Spain, including:
- Celebrations beginning on December 21st with bonfires marking the winter solstice.
- The Christmas lottery drawing on December 22nd where people hope to win big prizes.
- Christmas Eve (Nochebuena) on December 24th being the most important family gathering with meals, drinks, and time with loved ones.
- January 6th (Epiphany) being the main day children receive gifts from the Three Wise Men.
Christmas in Spain is a deeply religious holiday celebrated between December 8th and January 7th. It begins on December 8th with the Feast of the Immaculate Conception in Seville. Christmas Eve on December 24th is the most important family gathering called Nochebuena. Children receive gifts on January 6th, Three Kings' Day, when the Three Wise Men are believed to deliver presents.
Christmas traditions vary widely around the world. In Spain, Christmas celebrations begin with a lottery drawing and feature family dinners with nougat and marzipan desserts. In Peru, families eat roast turkey for Christmas Eve dinner and exchange gifts on New Year's Eve rather than Christmas. Mexico's celebrations include Posadas parades in the streets and piñata breaking on Christmas Eve. [END SUMMARY]
People around the world celebrate Christmas in many different ways. Traditions include decorating with lights, trees and nativity scenes. Santa Claus and gift giving is popular in many places. Christmas meals vary but often include foods like turkey, ham and special desserts. Carol singing and religious services are also common across cultures. Christmas is celebrated with warmth, family and religious significance regardless of location.
Spanish Christmas celebrations span from early December through early January. Some key events include the Christmas lottery drawing on December 22nd, a large family meal on Christmas Eve featuring foods like roast lamb and turrón, New Year's Eve celebrations on December 31st involving eating 12 grapes at midnight, parades on January 5th with sweets thrown to crowds, and children receiving gifts from the Three Kings on January 6th.
In Yugoslavia, children play tricks on their parents on Mother's Day and Father's Day near Christmas. Families ensure their Christmas log stays lit all night for good luck. They eat roast pig and look for coins in chestnitsa cake. In Italy, Christmas lasts 8 days before and 3 weeks after with special foods and cakes. In Greenland, kiviak is eaten and cake is important. Swaziland celebrates on January 7th with soup and fish. Most Chinese do not celebrate Christmas. In Poland, Advent is important and they tell fortunes from wax shapes on water. They eat 12 vegetarian dishes including mushrooms and dumplings.
This document provides information about Christmas traditions and superstitions in several European countries. It discusses traditions in Italy such as staging nativity scenes (presepe) and having a fish-based Christmas Eve dinner. New Year's superstitions in Italy include kissing at midnight, the meaning of the first guest, throwing shoes to determine marriage, and foods to bring luck. Spanish traditions include buying lottery tickets from specific vendors for luck and eating 12 grapes at midnight on New Year's Eve. Christmas traditions in Spain involve the Christmas lottery drawing, a family dinner on Christmas Eve, and gifts brought by Papa Noel or other regional figures.
The document summarizes how Christmas is celebrated in various countries around the world. In Germany, houses are decorated and Advent calendars are used. Children leave letters for Christkind and presents are opened on Christmas Eve. In Italy, a nativity scene called a presepe is traditionally set up and presents are believed to be delivered by Jesus. In Mexico, Las Posadas celebrations reenact Mary and Joseph's journey to Bethlehem for nine days leading up to Christmas.
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Spanish people celebrate Christmas between December 24th and January 6th. Some key events include setting up nativity scenes, the Christmas lottery draw on December 22nd, families gathering for dinner on Christmas Eve, Baby Jesus being placed in the nativity scene on the 25th, New Year's Eve celebrations with 12 grapes at midnight, gifts from the Three Wise Men on January 5th, and eating Three Kings Cake on January 6th.
Christmas in Spain is a deeply religious holiday celebrated between December 8th and January 7th. It begins on December 8th with the Feast of the Immaculate Conception in Seville. Christmas Eve on December 24th is the most important family gathering called Nochebuena. Children receive gifts on January 6th, Three Kings' Day, when the Three Wise Men are believed to deliver presents.
Christmas traditions vary widely around the world. In Spain, Christmas celebrations begin with a lottery drawing and feature family dinners with nougat and marzipan desserts. In Peru, families eat roast turkey for Christmas Eve dinner and exchange gifts on New Year's Eve rather than Christmas. Mexico's celebrations include Posadas parades in the streets and piñata breaking on Christmas Eve. [END SUMMARY]
People around the world celebrate Christmas in many different ways. Traditions include decorating with lights, trees and nativity scenes. Santa Claus and gift giving is popular in many places. Christmas meals vary but often include foods like turkey, ham and special desserts. Carol singing and religious services are also common across cultures. Christmas is celebrated with warmth, family and religious significance regardless of location.
Spanish Christmas celebrations span from early December through early January. Some key events include the Christmas lottery drawing on December 22nd, a large family meal on Christmas Eve featuring foods like roast lamb and turrón, New Year's Eve celebrations on December 31st involving eating 12 grapes at midnight, parades on January 5th with sweets thrown to crowds, and children receiving gifts from the Three Kings on January 6th.
In Yugoslavia, children play tricks on their parents on Mother's Day and Father's Day near Christmas. Families ensure their Christmas log stays lit all night for good luck. They eat roast pig and look for coins in chestnitsa cake. In Italy, Christmas lasts 8 days before and 3 weeks after with special foods and cakes. In Greenland, kiviak is eaten and cake is important. Swaziland celebrates on January 7th with soup and fish. Most Chinese do not celebrate Christmas. In Poland, Advent is important and they tell fortunes from wax shapes on water. They eat 12 vegetarian dishes including mushrooms and dumplings.
This document provides information about Christmas traditions and superstitions in several European countries. It discusses traditions in Italy such as staging nativity scenes (presepe) and having a fish-based Christmas Eve dinner. New Year's superstitions in Italy include kissing at midnight, the meaning of the first guest, throwing shoes to determine marriage, and foods to bring luck. Spanish traditions include buying lottery tickets from specific vendors for luck and eating 12 grapes at midnight on New Year's Eve. Christmas traditions in Spain involve the Christmas lottery drawing, a family dinner on Christmas Eve, and gifts brought by Papa Noel or other regional figures.
The document summarizes how Christmas is celebrated in various countries around the world. In Germany, houses are decorated and Advent calendars are used. Children leave letters for Christkind and presents are opened on Christmas Eve. In Italy, a nativity scene called a presepe is traditionally set up and presents are believed to be delivered by Jesus. In Mexico, Las Posadas celebrations reenact Mary and Joseph's journey to Bethlehem for nine days leading up to Christmas.
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Spanish people celebrate Christmas between December 24th and January 6th. Some key events include setting up nativity scenes, the Christmas lottery draw on December 22nd, families gathering for dinner on Christmas Eve, Baby Jesus being placed in the nativity scene on the 25th, New Year's Eve celebrations with 12 grapes at midnight, gifts from the Three Wise Men on January 5th, and eating Three Kings Cake on January 6th.
The Christmas period in Spain lasts from December 13th to January 6th. During this time, there are Christmas markets, street lights, and nativity scenes decorate towns. Creating elaborate nativity scenes is a tradition, with figures of Jesus, the three wise men, and sometimes a "caganer" bringing good luck. On Christmas Eve, families gather for a special dinner and attend midnight mass. Exchanging gifts and celebrating with food and fireworks continues until Epiphany on January 6th, marking the end of the Christmas season in Spain.
Spanish Christmas celebrations last from December 1st through January 6th. Families put up lights and Christmas trees on December 1st. On December 24th, families have a seafood and roast lamb dinner together and sing carols. They exchange gifts and eat 12 grapes at midnight on New Year's Eve for good luck in the new year. On January 5th, there are parades welcoming the Three Wise Kings, who throw sweets to people and leave presents for children.
Who is Santa Claus? The Making of an IconBrian Long
This package investigates the history of Santa Claus, starting almost 2000 years ago with Bishop Nicholas in Turkey. It's an ideal resource to use with students in last few days before the Christmas break, or to leave for a supply teacher.
The package includes:
- both text and video versions of the information piece 'Who is Santa Claus?'
- an anticipation guide (before reading/listening activity)
- multiple choice questions
- thought-provoking short answer questions
- word study focusing on challenging words
- word study focusing on adjectives and verbs
- a timeline activity with student samples
- a crossword puzzle for early finishers
This document provides summaries of several holidays and celebrations from around the world in 3 sentences or less:
Christmas is celebrated from December 25th to January 7th in Spain, where children receive presents from Santa Claus or Los Reyes Magos and families spend time together. New Year's Eve on December 31st involves eating 12 grapes at midnight in Spain. Carnival is celebrated before Lent with parades and costumes in places like Brazil, Cádiz, and the Canary Islands.
Holidays around the world and how people celebra it.Maryori Pulgarin
Children around the world have unique traditions for celebrating winter holidays, such as hanging socks in England, looking for almonds in rice pudding in Denmark, displaying nativity scenes in France, serving treats with candles in Sweden, decorating trees first in Germany, leaving carrots for horses in the Netherlands, awaiting gifts or punishment from the Christmas witch in Italy, hitting pinatas for candy in Mexico, lighting candles in windows in Spain, celebrating Hanukkah with menorahs for Jewish families, and taking sleigh rides in Russia.
The document summarizes Celtic traditions from the ancient festival of Samhain, which is celebrated as Halloween today. The Celts believed that on Samhain, the veil between the living and the dead was thinnest, and spirits of the dead returned to visit the mortal world. They would light bonfires and wear costumes to ward off spirits. Many Halloween traditions, such as carving pumpkins and going trick-or-treating, have roots in ancient Celtic practices of leaving food offerings for spirits and performing rituals to honor the dead. The festival remains an important celebration in modern Ireland and has spread globally while retaining remnants of ancient Celtic spirituality and customs.
Thanksgiving is a harvest festival celebrated in the US and Canada to give thanks for the food of the year. In the US it is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November, while in Canada it is on the second Monday of October. Families come together for a meal including turkey, vegetables and pumpkin pie. Christmas is celebrated by Christians on December 25th to remember Jesus' birth. Traditions include decorated trees, exchanging gifts and cards, and children receiving visits from Santa Claus. Mother's Day is celebrated in different countries in March, April or May to honor mothers. It began being celebrated widely after Anna Jarvis campaigned for it to be recognized in the US in 1914.
This document contains 24 entries describing various Christmas traditions from around the world. It explains that holly represents Jesus' crown of thorns and blood, candy canes symbolize his purity and blood, and stockings holding presents date back to St. Nicholas leaving gifts. It also notes traditions such as decorating Christmas trees in Germany, singing carols in the 19th century, and figures like Santa Claus being called different names worldwide.
This document provides an overview of Christmas traditions in several countries, including Poland, Mexico, Hawaii, Canada, and Brazil. In 3 sentences:
Poland's Christmas traditions include decorating trees on Christmas Eve, attending mass, and having a large family dinner followed by gift exchange. Mexico's traditions incorporate religious elements like Las Posadas processions as well as New Year's celebrations. Christmas in Hawaii incorporates local cultural influences like replacing Santa's sleigh with an outrigger canoe pulled by dolphins.
American Holidays and Celebrations with Photos, Dates, Information, History f...Bill Green
This American Holidays and Celebrations e-Book is perfect for anyone who wants to learn more about Americas traditions and Celebrations. Great information and photos about all major holidays and more. It includes information, dates and more about New Years, Martin Luther King and more!
Three young boys found a gingerbread man hidden in the library during a Holiday Open House and received a free DVD rental as a prize. The Village of Heyworth is asking for donations to help families in need through an Angel Tree program, where gifts can be donated at the Village Hall or library by December 9th.
The document provides information and instructions for a kindergarten unit on winter holidays around the world, including how to make suitcases and passports for students to "travel" to countries like France, Germany, England, Mexico, and parts of Africa to learn about traditional celebrations and customs in each place. Details are given on holiday traditions and foods in each country or region that students will study as part of the pretend travel portion of the unit.
The document summarizes Spanish Christmas traditions and celebrations. It discusses the main decorations of Christmas trees and nativity scenes. It describes important dates like December 22nd for the Spanish Christmas lottery, December 24th for Christmas Eve dinner, December 25th for another family meal, and January 6th when the Three Wise Men bring presents. It provides details on traditional Christmas meals and foods in Spain.
This document outlines a unit plan for a primary education course on healthy eating. The unit will take place over 6 sessions and aims to teach students about food, nutrition, and making healthy choices. Key objectives include identifying different foods, understanding likes and dislikes, learning the food pyramid, role playing grocery shopping, and using computers for food-related activities and games. Lessons incorporate group work, dramatization, self-evaluation, and focus on developing vocabulary around food.
This document discusses the rights of engineers as humans, employees, and professionals. It outlines three key professional rights: (1) the right of professional conscience to exercise technical and moral judgment; (2) the right of conscientious refusal to avoid unethical behavior; and (3) the right to professional recognition including fair pay and credit. The document also examines employees' rights to privacy, nondiscrimination, and whistleblowing, defining the latter as conveying information about moral problems through unofficial channels.
The document discusses the dimensions of engineering ethics. It notes that engineering ethics are important for reasons beyond avoiding legal trouble and ensuring safety, but also for the survival of the profession itself. Engineering codes of ethics have been established by professional societies and are emphasized in engineering curricula. Ethics provide the framework for addressing evolving issues related to the engineering profession. The document then explores the different senses and meanings of the term "engineering ethics," including that ethics describe a set of beliefs, attitudes, and habits related to engineering.
Heat straightening is a repair method for damaged steel that uses controlled heat application and cooling cycles to gradually straighten the material without using external force. It involves heating only the deformed regions of the steel to below its lower critical temperature and yield stress point, then allowing it to cool slowly. This causes the steel to straighten over multiple heating cycles. Hot mechanical straightening and hot working are different in that they use external forces above the steel's yield stress during or after heating, which can damage the steel and reduce its strength. Heat straightening is a predictable method that avoids these risks.
This lesson plan outlines steps for students to learn about food costs and healthy eating. Students will first review a didactic unit on nutrition. They will then fill out sheets detailing their daily meals for a week. Using this information, students will create a grocery list and estimate the total cost. They will research prices in supermarket magazines. Finally, students will perform calculations to find the overall cost of their virtual grocery trip. They will then compare typical food prices and daily meal patterns across several European countries.
The document summarizes key Christmas traditions in Spain, including:
- Celebrations beginning on December 21st with bonfires marking the winter solstice.
- The Christmas lottery drawing on December 22nd where people hope to win big prizes.
- Christmas Eve (Nochebuena) on December 24th being the most important family gathering with meals, drinks, and time with loved ones.
- January 6th (Epiphany) being the main day children receive gifts from the Three Wise Men.
The document summarizes key Christmas traditions in Spain, including:
- Celebrations beginning on December 21st with bonfires marking the winter solstice.
- The Christmas lottery drawing on December 22nd where people hope to win big prizes.
- Christmas Eve (Nochebuena) on December 24th being the most important family gathering with meals, drinks, and time with loved ones.
- January 6th (Epiphany) being the main day children receive gifts from the Three Wise Men.
Drop forging is a manufacturing process that shapes metals by hammering or pressing them between two dies. There are two main types - open die forging, where the operator positions the workpiece for each press, and closed die forging, where both upper and lower dies form the part in a single press. Closed die forging produces near-net shapes and is best for high production runs, while open die is used for simpler parts or prototype work. Common applications include tools, gears, and vehicle components.
The Christmas period in Spain lasts from December 13th to January 6th. During this time, there are Christmas markets, street lights, and nativity scenes decorate towns. Creating elaborate nativity scenes is a tradition, with figures of Jesus, the three wise men, and sometimes a "caganer" bringing good luck. On Christmas Eve, families gather for a special dinner and attend midnight mass. Exchanging gifts and celebrating with food and fireworks continues until Epiphany on January 6th, marking the end of the Christmas season in Spain.
Spanish Christmas celebrations last from December 1st through January 6th. Families put up lights and Christmas trees on December 1st. On December 24th, families have a seafood and roast lamb dinner together and sing carols. They exchange gifts and eat 12 grapes at midnight on New Year's Eve for good luck in the new year. On January 5th, there are parades welcoming the Three Wise Kings, who throw sweets to people and leave presents for children.
Who is Santa Claus? The Making of an IconBrian Long
This package investigates the history of Santa Claus, starting almost 2000 years ago with Bishop Nicholas in Turkey. It's an ideal resource to use with students in last few days before the Christmas break, or to leave for a supply teacher.
The package includes:
- both text and video versions of the information piece 'Who is Santa Claus?'
- an anticipation guide (before reading/listening activity)
- multiple choice questions
- thought-provoking short answer questions
- word study focusing on challenging words
- word study focusing on adjectives and verbs
- a timeline activity with student samples
- a crossword puzzle for early finishers
This document provides summaries of several holidays and celebrations from around the world in 3 sentences or less:
Christmas is celebrated from December 25th to January 7th in Spain, where children receive presents from Santa Claus or Los Reyes Magos and families spend time together. New Year's Eve on December 31st involves eating 12 grapes at midnight in Spain. Carnival is celebrated before Lent with parades and costumes in places like Brazil, Cádiz, and the Canary Islands.
Holidays around the world and how people celebra it.Maryori Pulgarin
Children around the world have unique traditions for celebrating winter holidays, such as hanging socks in England, looking for almonds in rice pudding in Denmark, displaying nativity scenes in France, serving treats with candles in Sweden, decorating trees first in Germany, leaving carrots for horses in the Netherlands, awaiting gifts or punishment from the Christmas witch in Italy, hitting pinatas for candy in Mexico, lighting candles in windows in Spain, celebrating Hanukkah with menorahs for Jewish families, and taking sleigh rides in Russia.
The document summarizes Celtic traditions from the ancient festival of Samhain, which is celebrated as Halloween today. The Celts believed that on Samhain, the veil between the living and the dead was thinnest, and spirits of the dead returned to visit the mortal world. They would light bonfires and wear costumes to ward off spirits. Many Halloween traditions, such as carving pumpkins and going trick-or-treating, have roots in ancient Celtic practices of leaving food offerings for spirits and performing rituals to honor the dead. The festival remains an important celebration in modern Ireland and has spread globally while retaining remnants of ancient Celtic spirituality and customs.
Thanksgiving is a harvest festival celebrated in the US and Canada to give thanks for the food of the year. In the US it is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November, while in Canada it is on the second Monday of October. Families come together for a meal including turkey, vegetables and pumpkin pie. Christmas is celebrated by Christians on December 25th to remember Jesus' birth. Traditions include decorated trees, exchanging gifts and cards, and children receiving visits from Santa Claus. Mother's Day is celebrated in different countries in March, April or May to honor mothers. It began being celebrated widely after Anna Jarvis campaigned for it to be recognized in the US in 1914.
This document contains 24 entries describing various Christmas traditions from around the world. It explains that holly represents Jesus' crown of thorns and blood, candy canes symbolize his purity and blood, and stockings holding presents date back to St. Nicholas leaving gifts. It also notes traditions such as decorating Christmas trees in Germany, singing carols in the 19th century, and figures like Santa Claus being called different names worldwide.
This document provides an overview of Christmas traditions in several countries, including Poland, Mexico, Hawaii, Canada, and Brazil. In 3 sentences:
Poland's Christmas traditions include decorating trees on Christmas Eve, attending mass, and having a large family dinner followed by gift exchange. Mexico's traditions incorporate religious elements like Las Posadas processions as well as New Year's celebrations. Christmas in Hawaii incorporates local cultural influences like replacing Santa's sleigh with an outrigger canoe pulled by dolphins.
American Holidays and Celebrations with Photos, Dates, Information, History f...Bill Green
This American Holidays and Celebrations e-Book is perfect for anyone who wants to learn more about Americas traditions and Celebrations. Great information and photos about all major holidays and more. It includes information, dates and more about New Years, Martin Luther King and more!
Three young boys found a gingerbread man hidden in the library during a Holiday Open House and received a free DVD rental as a prize. The Village of Heyworth is asking for donations to help families in need through an Angel Tree program, where gifts can be donated at the Village Hall or library by December 9th.
The document provides information and instructions for a kindergarten unit on winter holidays around the world, including how to make suitcases and passports for students to "travel" to countries like France, Germany, England, Mexico, and parts of Africa to learn about traditional celebrations and customs in each place. Details are given on holiday traditions and foods in each country or region that students will study as part of the pretend travel portion of the unit.
The document summarizes Spanish Christmas traditions and celebrations. It discusses the main decorations of Christmas trees and nativity scenes. It describes important dates like December 22nd for the Spanish Christmas lottery, December 24th for Christmas Eve dinner, December 25th for another family meal, and January 6th when the Three Wise Men bring presents. It provides details on traditional Christmas meals and foods in Spain.
This document outlines a unit plan for a primary education course on healthy eating. The unit will take place over 6 sessions and aims to teach students about food, nutrition, and making healthy choices. Key objectives include identifying different foods, understanding likes and dislikes, learning the food pyramid, role playing grocery shopping, and using computers for food-related activities and games. Lessons incorporate group work, dramatization, self-evaluation, and focus on developing vocabulary around food.
This document discusses the rights of engineers as humans, employees, and professionals. It outlines three key professional rights: (1) the right of professional conscience to exercise technical and moral judgment; (2) the right of conscientious refusal to avoid unethical behavior; and (3) the right to professional recognition including fair pay and credit. The document also examines employees' rights to privacy, nondiscrimination, and whistleblowing, defining the latter as conveying information about moral problems through unofficial channels.
The document discusses the dimensions of engineering ethics. It notes that engineering ethics are important for reasons beyond avoiding legal trouble and ensuring safety, but also for the survival of the profession itself. Engineering codes of ethics have been established by professional societies and are emphasized in engineering curricula. Ethics provide the framework for addressing evolving issues related to the engineering profession. The document then explores the different senses and meanings of the term "engineering ethics," including that ethics describe a set of beliefs, attitudes, and habits related to engineering.
Heat straightening is a repair method for damaged steel that uses controlled heat application and cooling cycles to gradually straighten the material without using external force. It involves heating only the deformed regions of the steel to below its lower critical temperature and yield stress point, then allowing it to cool slowly. This causes the steel to straighten over multiple heating cycles. Hot mechanical straightening and hot working are different in that they use external forces above the steel's yield stress during or after heating, which can damage the steel and reduce its strength. Heat straightening is a predictable method that avoids these risks.
This lesson plan outlines steps for students to learn about food costs and healthy eating. Students will first review a didactic unit on nutrition. They will then fill out sheets detailing their daily meals for a week. Using this information, students will create a grocery list and estimate the total cost. They will research prices in supermarket magazines. Finally, students will perform calculations to find the overall cost of their virtual grocery trip. They will then compare typical food prices and daily meal patterns across several European countries.
The document summarizes key Christmas traditions in Spain, including:
- Celebrations beginning on December 21st with bonfires marking the winter solstice.
- The Christmas lottery drawing on December 22nd where people hope to win big prizes.
- Christmas Eve (Nochebuena) on December 24th being the most important family gathering with meals, drinks, and time with loved ones.
- January 6th (Epiphany) being the main day children receive gifts from the Three Wise Men.
The document summarizes key Christmas traditions in Spain, including:
- Celebrations beginning on December 21st with bonfires marking the winter solstice.
- The Christmas lottery drawing on December 22nd where people hope to win big prizes.
- Christmas Eve (Nochebuena) on December 24th being the most important family gathering with meals, drinks, and time with loved ones.
- January 6th (Epiphany) being the main day children receive gifts from the Three Wise Men.
Drop forging is a manufacturing process that shapes metals by hammering or pressing them between two dies. There are two main types - open die forging, where the operator positions the workpiece for each press, and closed die forging, where both upper and lower dies form the part in a single press. Closed die forging produces near-net shapes and is best for high production runs, while open die is used for simpler parts or prototype work. Common applications include tools, gears, and vehicle components.
Engineers have a responsibility to protect public safety, health and welfare above all other concerns. Their codes of ethics require technical competence and continuing education, and forbid conflicts of interest. Most professions have codes of conduct to prevent client exploitation and maintain integrity, benefitting both clients and members. Principles of engineering ethics include prioritizing public safety, only practicing within one's expertise, issuing truthful public statements, and avoiding unfair competition or corruption.
Between the 16th-19th centuries, notable Spanish music creators included organists and harpsichordists, but Spanish music did not become influential until later. The arrival of Richard Wagner influenced musicians to seek indigenous sources of inspiration. This included Felipe Pedrell, who introduced Wagner's music to Spain and collected folk songs, laying the groundwork for Spanish musical nationalism. Pedrell's students, Isaac Albéniz, Enrique Granados, and Manuel de Falla, were also influenced by folk music and flamenco. Along with Joaquín Turina, these four composers established a nationalist school of Spanish music rooted in folk traditions.
Este documento presenta una unidad didáctica sobre alimentación saludable. Los objetivos son desarrollar una dieta equilibrada, adquirir un concepto de alimentación sana y conocer las frutas de temporada. Las actividades incluyen debates sobre frutas y verduras, identificarlas y crear rimas sobre ellas. La evaluación comprueba si los estudiantes pueden identificar dietas equilibradas, reconocer la importancia de una alimentación saludable y elaborar poemas sobre alimentos.
The document discusses engineering ethics, which is defined as the study of moral issues and decisions confronting individuals and organizations engaged in engineering. It notes that engineering ethics examines the moral principles, values, and acceptable behaviors in engineering practice and research. The document also outlines various aspects of engineering ethics including moral values, responsibilities, dilemmas, technological development, and the scope of issues at both the micro and macro levels.
Deformation is a change in the shape or size of an object due to an applied force or temperature change. There are two types of mechanical work where material undergoes plastic deformation: hot working, which is performed above the material's recrystallization temperature, and cold working, which is performed below the recrystallization temperature. Hot working has advantages over cold working as it requires less energy and improves material properties through grain refinement. Common hot working processes include rolling, forging, extrusion, and drawing.
Flashless forging is a closed die forging process where metal is deformed in a die cavity with little to no excess flash. It is conducted at an elevated temperature between cold and hot forging. The preheated workpiece is compressed in the die until deformation occurs, producing a near-net or net-shaped part. Flashless forging requires tight process control of work volume and die cavity size to ensure proper filling. It is well-suited for producing simple, symmetrical parts and precision forgings from materials like aluminum.
Industrial psychology is the study of human behavior in work environments and how to minimize problems. It aims to increase productivity while maintaining human values like health and satisfaction. Technological advances have automated many jobs. Industrial psychologists were initially concerned with selection but now address various areas like training, safety, and morale. Research identifies problems like turnover and conflict then applies findings to solve issues. Measurement scales are used to characterize job-related behaviors influencing productivity. Basic research strategies start by identifying variables to study and appropriate treatment and settings.
This document discusses approaches to engineering ethics and provides steps to resolve ethical dilemmas. It describes two approaches: consequentialism, which focuses on outcomes without harm, and deontological, which argues that some actions are inherently wrong. It advises considering all options and their consequences, evaluating options based on ethical principles like fairness and respect, and making a decision based on minimizing harm. The document provides a process for analyzing dilemmas, identifying responsible actions, and addressing root causes to prevent future issues.
Spanish Christmas celebrations begin in early December with homes and streets being decorated. On December 8, the Feast of the Immaculate Conception marks the official start. Another big event is the national lottery draw on December 22. Christmas Eve on December 24 is marked by a large family meal and gift-giving from Santa. New Year's Eve on December 31 involves eating 12 grapes at midnight then celebrating. January 5 is when the three wise men bring presents to children and there is a parade. January 6 is when children find their gifts from the three kings and is the equivalent of Christmas Day.
Christmas traditions in Spain center around spending time with family. Some key traditions include decorating streets and homes late in November, the national lottery draw on December 22nd marking the start of celebrations, and families gathering on Christmas Eve for a large meal that usually includes turkey. On January 6th, Three Kings Day, children receive gifts brought by the Three Wise Men during celebrations that can include parades. Throughout the holiday period, there is a focus on special foods like turron nougat and eating 12 grapes at midnight on New Year's Eve.
Christmas time in spain by Lucía Sánchez VecinaLuci Rios Costa
Spanish people celebrate Christmas between December 24th and January 6th. Some key events include setting up nativity scenes, the Christmas lottery draw on December 22nd, families gathering for dinner on Christmas Eve, Baby Jesus being placed in the nativity scene on the 25th, New Year's Eve celebrations with 12 grapes at midnight, gifts from the Three Wise Men on January 5th, and eating Three Kings Cake on January 6th.
Spanish people celebrate Christmas between December 24th and January 6th. Some key events include setting up nativity scenes and Christmas trees, the Christmas lottery draw on December 22nd, families gathering for dinner on Christmas Eve, Baby Jesus being placed in the nativity scene on the 25th, and the Three Kings' parade and gifts for children on January 5th. The period ends on January 6th, which commemorates the arrival of the Three Wise Men.
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Spanish people celebrate Christmas between December 24th and January 6th. Some key events include setting up nativity scenes, the Christmas lottery draw on December 22nd, families gathering for dinner on Christmas Eve, Baby Jesus being placed in the nativity scene on the 25th, New Year's Eve celebrations with 12 grapes at midnight, gifts from the Three Wise Men on January 5th, and eating Three Kings Cake on January 6th.
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Spanish people celebrate Christmas between December 24th and January 6th. Some key events include setting up nativity scenes, the Christmas lottery draw on December 22nd, families gathering for dinner on Christmas Eve, Baby Jesus being placed in the nativity scene on the 25th, New Year's Eve celebrations with 12 grapes at midnight, parades for the Three Wise Men on January 5th, and eating Three Kings Cake on January 6th hoping to find the coin or figure and avoid the unlucky bean.
Spanish people celebrate Christmas between December 24th and January 6th. Some key events include setting up nativity scenes, the Christmas lottery draw on December 22nd, families gathering for dinner on Christmas Eve, Baby Jesus being placed in the nativity scene on the 25th, New Year's Eve celebrations with 12 grapes at midnight, parades for the Three Wise Men on January 5th, and eating Three Kings Cake on January 6th.
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Spanish people celebrate Christmas between December 24th and January 6th. Some key events include setting up nativity scenes, the Christmas lottery draw on December 22nd, families gathering for dinner on Christmas Eve, Baby Jesus being placed in the nativity scene on the 25th, New Year's Eve celebrations with 12 grapes at midnight, gifts from the Three Wise Men on January 5th, and eating Three Kings Cake on January 6th.
Spanish people celebrate Christmas between December 24th and January 6th. Some key events include setting up nativity scenes, the Christmas lottery draw on December 22nd, families gathering for dinner on Christmas Eve, Baby Jesus being placed in the nativity scene on the 25th, New Year's Eve celebrations with 12 grapes at midnight, parades for the Three Wise Men on January 5th, and eating Three Kings Cake on January 6th.
“Christmas around the world”: Students have surfed the internet to look for customs and traditions in different countries related to Christmas celebrations around the world.
Nativity scenes, Christmas trees, and representations of the Three Wise Men are common Christmas decorations in Spanish homes and churches. Traditional Spanish Christmas sweets include turrón (almond candy), roscón de reyes (cake with a figurine hidden inside), and polvorones y mantecadas (soft cakes made with lard and flour). On January 6th, the tradition is that the Three Wise Kings bring presents to children and a roscón is eaten, which may contain a figurine or bean. Lotteries also take place on this day.
In Spain, Christmas is celebrated with public feasting and decorations in the streets. Preparations start early as people go shopping and decorate their homes. The nativity scene is an important symbol seen in public squares and houses. Christmas lottery draws are also a big tradition. The traditional Christmas Eve meal is enjoyed with family, and gifts are opened on Epiphany on January 6th. People celebrate the midnight service by walking the streets with music and celebrating well into the night.
In Spain, Christmas begins on December 22nd with the traditional Christmas lottery. Families decorate their homes with nativity scenes and small Christmas trees. Large, colorful Christmas trees and lights are displayed in streets. On Christmas Eve, families have dinner together which often includes turkey, shrimp, and desserts like nougat and marzipan. That night, they also attend Midnight Mass, which commemorates when animals witnessed Jesus' birth. On January 5th, Spanish Christmas ends as children leave their shoes out hoping to find gifts left by the Three Wise Men. The next day, they enjoy treats like "Roulade of the Kings" while searching for a surprise inside.
In Spain, Christmas begins on December 22nd with the traditional Christmas lottery. Families celebrate with nativity scenes and decorate small fir trees. Large, colorful Christmas trees and lights are displayed in streets. On Christmas Eve, families have dinner together which usually includes turkey, shrimp, and desserts like nougat and marzipan. They then attend midnight mass, which commemorates when animals witnessed Jesus' birth. On January 6th, children leave their shoes out hoping to find gifts left by the Three Wise Men. Families eat a traditional bun decorated with candied fruits to symbolize the jewels worn by the Three Wise Men.
Christmas in Spain has both Christian and pagan influences. There are many special days celebrated around Christmas, including Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, and Epiphany on January 6th. The Spanish Christmas lottery held each year on December 22nd is also very important culturally. Families exchange gifts on Christmas Eve and January 6th to commemorate the Three Wise Men. Traditional Spanish Christmas foods include seafood, pork, turkey, sweets like turrón and marzipan, and drinks like wine and cider.
In Spain, families have a large dinner together on Christmas Eve consisting of seafood, roasted lamb, and sweets like nougat and polvorones, drinking cava. Christmas Day is a national holiday where more meals are shared and practical jokes are played, as it is similar to April Fool's Day. New Year's Eve is celebrated with street parties and eating 12 grapes at midnight for good luck in the new year. The Three Kings arrival on January 6th is an important day where children receive presents commemorating the biblical Magi.
Christmas in Spain involves several traditions, including seafood dishes for Christmas Eve and Christmas meals, nativity scenes being displayed in public squares, children singing carols and receiving candy, the Christmas lottery draw on December 22nd, Midnight Mass on Christmas Eve, continuing family meals and gift exchanges on Christmas Day, ringing in the New Year with fireworks and eating grapes at each chime, and celebrating Epiphany on January 6th when the Three Kings bring gifts for children.
In Spain, Christmas is celebrated from December 22nd-January 6th, with families exchanging gifts on January 5th from the Three Wise Men. Traditions include eating 12 grapes at midnight on New Year's Eve, leaving shoes out for presents, and eating sweets like turrón and polvorones as well as dishes like roasted meats for Christmas meals. The document outlines the various celebrations and customs surrounding Christmas and New Year's in Spain.
CHRISTMAS TRADITIONS AROUND THE WORLD.pdfIQRA ANSARI
CHRISTMAS TRADITIONS AROUND THE WORLD
THE MOST CURIOUS CHRISTMAS CUSTOMS IN THE WORLD
With the arrival of Christmas comes that time of the year to decorate the house with lights, put up the Christmas tree and sing Christmas carols. And what do they do in other countries? In this article, you can discover the traditions of other parts of the world.
Christmas the typical tradition for the Spanish may seem strange to others, but the ones I bring you today will also surprise you. Here you will discover the most curious Christmas customs and traditions in the world, it is very interesting to know the celebrations depending on the country. Surely more than one of the ones that I am going to tell you about, let's go there!
Christmas traditions around the world
Although it is hard for us to believe, many Spanish Christmas traditions are not celebrated equally in the rest of the planet. There are even countries that don't even celebrate Christmas and others that take the opportunity to eat up to 12 different dishes on Christmas Eve (although we almost do it too). Do you want to know more about these curiosities? Keep reading and I'll tell you.
1. The “Santa Claus” of the Netherlands and Belgium – Sinterklaas
Did you know that Santa Claus does not come to the Netherlands? On December 5, Sinterklass rides with his assistant Zwarte Piet through the country, distributing gifts and sweets. According to what they say, 3 weeks before Sinterklaas leaves Spain and arrives at the Dutch port. Lately, the last Saturday of November arrives where that afternoon the children leave a letter at the door of the house with what they want and the next day they find sweets and chocolates. And on December 5, if they have been good, they will be able to open their gifts and celebrate that day with their family. Moral of the story: the Dutch love to eat chocolate.
On the other hand, Christmas day is very important for Catholics, many families go to church and the same thing happens in Belgium.
2 . Christmas Day in Ukraine and Russia
When is Christmas exactly? It is always on December 24, right? In principle, yes, but not in all countries. For some Orthodox Christians, it is January 6, which happens in Ukraine, Christmas Day is a traditional holiday with 12 different wishes, one for each of Jesus' apostles. In Ukraine they receive gifts on New Year's Day, in Russia Christmas is on January 7th. Oh, and Christmas trees in Ukraine might look more like Halloween, as they are covered in spider webs and fake spiders.
Neither Santa Claus nor Saint Nicholas comes here as in many Eastern countries, in Russia Ded Moroz and Snegurochka come. During Christmas, they eat a lot, sing and of course, the Christmas tree cannot be missing, the only different thing is the different dates since their calendar is based on the Julian calendar and not the Gregorian one.
3. Christmas markets in Germany
3. Christmas markets in Germany
Christmas is one of the most beautiful times of the year to
This is a presentation on how do we celebrate Christmas in Spain and Catalonia. This is a material for my adults students of Spanish as a Foreign Language.
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Chapter wise All Notes of First year Basic Civil Engineering
Syllabus
Chapter-1
Introduction to objective, scope and outcome the subject
Chapter 2
Introduction: Scope and Specialization of Civil Engineering, Role of civil Engineer in Society, Impact of infrastructural development on economy of country.
Chapter 3
Surveying: Object Principles & Types of Surveying; Site Plans, Plans & Maps; Scales & Unit of different Measurements.
Linear Measurements: Instruments used. Linear Measurement by Tape, Ranging out Survey Lines and overcoming Obstructions; Measurements on sloping ground; Tape corrections, conventional symbols. Angular Measurements: Instruments used; Introduction to Compass Surveying, Bearings and Longitude & Latitude of a Line, Introduction to total station.
Levelling: Instrument used Object of levelling, Methods of levelling in brief, and Contour maps.
Chapter 4
Buildings: Selection of site for Buildings, Layout of Building Plan, Types of buildings, Plinth area, carpet area, floor space index, Introduction to building byelaws, concept of sun light & ventilation. Components of Buildings & their functions, Basic concept of R.C.C., Introduction to types of foundation
Chapter 5
Transportation: Introduction to Transportation Engineering; Traffic and Road Safety: Types and Characteristics of Various Modes of Transportation; Various Road Traffic Signs, Causes of Accidents and Road Safety Measures.
Chapter 6
Environmental Engineering: Environmental Pollution, Environmental Acts and Regulations, Functional Concepts of Ecology, Basics of Species, Biodiversity, Ecosystem, Hydrological Cycle; Chemical Cycles: Carbon, Nitrogen & Phosphorus; Energy Flow in Ecosystems.
Water Pollution: Water Quality standards, Introduction to Treatment & Disposal of Waste Water. Reuse and Saving of Water, Rain Water Harvesting. Solid Waste Management: Classification of Solid Waste, Collection, Transportation and Disposal of Solid. Recycling of Solid Waste: Energy Recovery, Sanitary Landfill, On-Site Sanitation. Air & Noise Pollution: Primary and Secondary air pollutants, Harmful effects of Air Pollution, Control of Air Pollution. . Noise Pollution Harmful Effects of noise pollution, control of noise pollution, Global warming & Climate Change, Ozone depletion, Greenhouse effect
Text Books:
1. Palancharmy, Basic Civil Engineering, McGraw Hill publishers.
2. Satheesh Gopi, Basic Civil Engineering, Pearson Publishers.
3. Ketki Rangwala Dalal, Essentials of Civil Engineering, Charotar Publishing House.
4. BCP, Surveying volume 1
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2. CALENDAR OF CHRISTMAS EVENTS:
21st December – In a few cities including the celebration of Hogueras (bonfires) takes
place. This date marks the winter solstice (shortest day) and where it is celebrated
involves people jumping through fires to protect themselves against illness.
22nd December – All over Spain people never stray far from a TV or radio as the
Christmas lottery is drawn over a period of many hours. Everybody in Spain buys tickets
for this lottery in the hope of winning El Gordo (the fat one) and the winning number
usually means that a good number of people from the same village become a lot better off
overnight. Besides the big three prizes there are thousands of smaller prizes shared by
people all over Spain.
24th December – Christmas Eve is called Nochebuena in Spanish (Goodnight) and it is
the most important family gathering of the year. In the evening people often meet early for
a few drinks with friends then return home to enjoy a meal with the family. Most bars and
restaurants close in the evening. Prawn starters followed by roast lamb would be a typical
meal rounded off with a typically Christmas sweet called turrón which is a nougat made of
toasted sweet almonds. Another typical festive sweet is called Polvorones which is made
from almonds, flour and sugar. Cava, champagne, would be the chosen drink for the
Christmas toast though plenty fine Spanish wines will also be consumed with the meal.
25th December – Children may receive a small gift on Nochebuena or this morning but
the day for presents is 6th January, Epiphany, when the Three Kings bring gifts for the
children. Christmas Day is a national holiday in Spain so shops are closed yet it is not a
day of great celebration but rather a calm day when people go out for a walk, drop into a
bar, etc. Another large family meal at lunchtime is common though it’s becoming more
common to see families eating out on the afternoon of Christmas day.
3. 28th December – This is the day of Santos Inocentes (Holy Innocents) and is the
equivalent of April Fools’ Day when people play practical jokes on one another. Often
the national media will include a nonsense story in their broadcasts. In some villages
youngsters light bonfires and one of them acts as the mayor who orders townspeople
to carry out civic tasks such as sweeping the streets. Refusal to comply results in
fines which are used to pay for the celebration.
31st December – New Year’s Eve is known as NocheVieja. It is a big celebration all
over the country with street parties and special nights in hotels and clubs
everywhere. Until midnight people tend to stay at home and on the stroke of
midnight it is traditional to eat 12 grapes, one on each stroke of the clock to bring
good luck for the new year. In Madrid and other main cities revellers congregate in
the main square (Puerta del Sol in Madrid) and eat the grapes along with a
celebratory bottle of cava then head out into the night until after sunrise.
1st January – A low key public holiday with plenty people sleeping off their
excesses.
4. 5th January – There are processions all over Spain this evening where sweets are thrown from
the floats to all the people who come out to watch. Every town has its own variation such as in
the Sierra Nevada where the Three Kings (Wise Men) can be seen to ski down to the village.
6th January – This is the Feast of the Epiphany (Día de los Reyes Magos) when the Three
Kings arrived in Bethlehem. For Spanish children this is the most important day of the year when
they wake up to find that Los Reyes Magos (the Three Kings/Wise Men) have left gifts for them
in their house. Santa may leave them a token gift on December 25th but the Three Kings are
their favourites, especially Baltasar who rides a donkey and is the one believed to leave the
gifts. During the day of 6th the Three Kings continue their good work and are seen distributing
gifts to children in hospitals all over Spain.
5. 21st December – In a few cities including the celebration of
Hogueras (bonfires) takes place. This date marks the winter solstice
(shortest day) and where it is celebrated involves people jumping
through fires to protect themselves against illness.
22nd December – All over Spain people never stray far from a TV
or radio as the Christmas lottery is drawn over a period of many
hours. Everybody in Spain buys tickets for this lottery in the hope of
winning El Gordo (the fat one), the results are sang by San
Ildefonso School students as the balls come out of the machine.
The winning number usually means that a good number of people
from the same village become a lot better off overnight. Besides the
big three prizes there are thousands of smaller prizes shared by
people all over Spain.
6. 24th December – Christmas Eve is called Nochebuena in Spanish (Goodnight) and it
is the most important family gathering of the year. In the evening people often meet
early for a few drinks with friends then return home to enjoy a meal with the family...
Prawn starters followed by roast lamb would be a typical meal or Pavo Trufado de
Navidad' which is Turkey stuffed with truffles (the mushrooms, not the chocolate ones!).
This can be prepare with all kinds of different seafood, from shellfish and mollusks, to
lobster and small edible crabs or rounded off with a typically Christmas sweet called
turrón which is a nougat made of toasted sweet almonds.
Another typical festive sweet is called Polvorones which is
made from almonds, flour and sugar. Cava, champagne, would
be the chosen drink for the Christmas toast though plenty fine Spanish wines will also be
consumed with the meal. After the meal, family members gather around the Christmas
tree and sing Christmas carols and hymns of Christendom. The rejoicing continues
through the wee hours of the morning. An old Spanish verse says...
"Esta noche es Noche-Buena, Y no es noche de dormir" (This is the goodnight,
therefore it is not meant for sleep.)
7. A Midnight Mass called Misa del Gallo (Rooster’s Mass) is also
celebrated to commemorate the birth of Jesus. ). It is called this
because a rooster is supposed to have crowed the night that Jesus
was born.
25th December – Most Spanish children
do not address their letters to Santa Claus,
but to the Three Wise Men. Children may
receive a small gift on Nochebuena or this
morning but the day for presents is 6th
January, Epiphany, when the Three Kings
bring gifts for the children. Christmas Day
is a national holiday in Spain so shops are
closed yet it is not a day of great
celebration but rather a calm day when
people go out for a walk, drop into a bar,
etc. Another large family meal at lunchtime
is common though it’s becoming more
common to see families eating out on the
afternoon of Christmas day.
8. 28th December – This is the day of Santos Inocentes (Holy Innocents)
and is the equivalent of April Fools’ Day. We commemorate the Biblical
Herod’s slaughter when people all over the world remember the babies
that were killed on the orders of King Herod when he was trying to kill the
baby Jesus.
People play practical jokes on one another. Often the national media
will include a nonsense story in their broadcasts. In some villages
youngsters light bonfires and one of them acts as the mayor
who orders townspeople to carry out civic tasks such as sweeping
the streets. Refusal to comply results in fines which are used to pay for
the celebration.
If you trick someone, you can call
them 'Inocente, inocente' which
means 'innocent, innocent'.
9. 31st December – New Year’s Eve is known as NocheVieja. It is a big
celebration all over the country with street parties and special nights in
hotels and clubs everywhere. Until midnight people tend to stay at home
and on the stroke of midnight it is traditional to eat 12 grapes, one on
each stroke of the clock to bring good luck for the new year.
In Madrid and other main cities revellers
congregate in the main square (Puerta del
Sol in Madrid) and eat the grapes along
with a celebratory bottle of cava then head
out into the night until after sunrise.
1st January – A low key public holiday
with plenty people sleeping off their
excesses.
10. 5th January – There are processions all over Spain this evening where
sweets are thrown from the floats to all the people who come out to
watch. Every town has its own variation such as in the Sierra Nevada
where the Three Kings (Wise Men) can be seen to ski down to the
village.
Big parades are organized in which the
Three Men participate in person, even
though they have a lot of work to do that
night. This day the children leave shoes on
windowsills or balconies or under the
Christmas Tree to be filled with presents.
Gifts are often left by children for the
Kings, a class of Cognac for each King, a
satsuma and some walnuts. Sometimes a
bucket of water is left for the camels that
bring the Kings!
If the children have been bad, the Kings
might leave pieces of coal made out of
sugar in the presents!
11. 6th January – This is the Feast of the Epiphany (Día de los Reyes Magos)
when the Three Kings arrived in Bethlehem. For Spanish children this is the
most important day of the year when they wake up to find that Los Reyes
Magos (the Three Kings/Wise Men) have left gifts for them in their house.
They previously have written letters to the
3Kings. Santa may leave them a token gift
on December 25th but the Three Kings are
their favourites, especially Baltasar.
During the day of 6th the Three Kings
continue their good work and are seen
distributing gifts to children in hospitals all
over Spain.
12. The Three Kings in the the Spanish Epiphany are:
Gaspar, who has brown hair and a brown beard (or no beard!) and wears a
green cloak and a gold crown with green jewels on it. He is the King of Sheba.
Gaspar represents the Frankincense brought to Jesus. Frankincense is
sometimes used in worship in Churches and showed that people worship Jesus.
Melchior, who has long white hair and a
white beard and wears a gold cloak. He is
the King of Arabia. Melchior represents the
Gold brought to Jesus. Gold is associated
with Kings and Christians believe that
Jesus is the King of Kings.
Balthazar, who has black skin and a
black beard (or no beard!) and wears
a purple cloak. He is the King of Tarse
and Egypt. Balthazar represents the
gift of Myrrh that was brought to
Jesus. Myrrh is a perfume that is put
on dead bodies to make them smell
nice and showed that Jesus would
suffer and die.
13. WE JUST HAVE SEEN OUR CHRISTMAS CALENDAR BUT LET’S SEE
OTHER SPANISH CHRISTMAS TRADITION:
The street Christmas lights
The Nativity Scenes: A Nativity Scene is a depiction of the birth of
Jesus, generally with small figures. It depicts at least the Child
Jesus in the crib, the Virgin Mary and St. Joseph, but there
are also a lot of other figures, such as shepherds, sheeps,
villagers, the Three Wise Men on camels….
14. Sand Nativity Scene of our city, Las
Palmas
Every Christmas, the city of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria gets full of
Nativity Scenes, and Christmas trees, however the most impressive and
original is made of sand in Las Canteras Beach: the Sand Nativity Scene.
With a different theme every year, the sand of our Las Canteras Beach
serves as a natural scenario and raw material to materialise the inspiration
of the world’s best artists in sand sculpture that come to our city to show us
their Christmas works of art. It is attended by thousands of local and
foreign visitors who some of them come to our city just to see the show.
15. The Christmas trees : are common not only in the streets also in the home
but they don’t appear until the second half of December.
Spanish christmas food :
Turrón. Nougat candy, usually made with honey, sugar, egg white and
almonds, and shaped into rectangular tablets.
16. Mantecado. Traditional Spanish Christmas sweet made mainly with
lard, flour
and sugar. Other common ingredients include cinnamon and sesame
seeds.
Polvorón. Basically it is a kind of mantecado, oval shaped, and usually covered
with powdered sugar.
Roscón de reyes. king cake. On January 6, it is a tradition to eat a king cake with
a small trinket hidden inside. The person who finds it will have a lucky year.
17. Mazapán. marzipan.
Champán. champagne.
Cava. Another kind of sparkling wine, like champagne, but it is
produced in Spain.