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Most villancicos are religious-themed. They are very melodic and, in the south of Spain, flamenco is very present in the rhythm of the songs.
Two instruments, pandereta and zambomba , are typical for this Spanish christmas tradition. Many flamenco artists and popular singers have made versions of this famous villancico. It became popular worldwide with an English version from Katherine Davis in Christmas Eve in Spain is the most important gathering of the entire year for Spanish families. Called Nochebuena , meaning 'good night' in Spanish, Christmas Eve consists of a large and lengthy evening meal with the family.
Marzipan is a traditional dessert of almond and sugar paste made into small little shapes. Polvorones are a type of crumbly shortbread made of flour, sugar, milk, and nuts. Turron did not originate in Spain though it is the country in the world with the highest consumption and it has been for so many centuries a part of the Spanish gastronomy that it can already be considered a local specialty with no hesitation.
The first evidence of turron is in the word turun which originates in the Arabic peninsula. It would have been introduced by the moors in Spain and it became part of the Christian diet during the XVI century. Its basic composition is as simple as it is delicious: honey and almonds. The reason why it became a Christmas delicatessen has to do with money. Turron, like many other specialties and special dishes which became worldwide food for special occasions, was and still is when it is of top quality expensive.
Poor people could only afford it on very special occasions, and Christmas would have found its opportunity there! Last but not least, these delicious Christmas sweets are best paired with a glass of cava, a sparkling wine similar to champagne that is produced mostly in Catalonia. At this point, Christmas has only just begun! December 25 is Christmas Day. Even after the enormous Christmas Eve dinner, on Christmas Day the family comes together to eat again, but not as much as the night before.
The streets fill with children trying out their new roller skates, bikes, and remote control cars. Even after December 25, there are still plenty of Spanish Christmas traditions to uphold before the end of the year.
This is another Catholic tradition that has evolved over time and been adapted to the modern world.
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