Confused by Christmas in Spain? Discover El Gordo, the 12 grapes, the Three Kings and local customs in this essential guide ...

How is Christmas celebrated in Spain? Spanish Christmas traditions are full of colour, culture, and quirky customs. From ...

During the Christmas holidays, many towns in Spain transform into enchanting fairytale settings, where lights, nativity ...

This Christmas, best friends Amanda Holden and Alan Carr return to the sun-drenched village of Moclín in southern Spain, the ...

When you think of Christmas, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? December 25th, Santa Claus, the food, or the fear of ...

Amelia Bedelia might get confused and bring scissors to the event, but trimming in this context simply refers to decorating the Christmas tree with ornaments and lights (and tinsel, if you wish). It’s ...

The holiday season is a time to reflect on what truly matters, offering families a chance to create meaningful memories together. While the commercialization of Christmas can sometimes overshadow its ...

In the two-and-a-half weeks leading up to Christmas, Catalan families will keep a log in the home with a face painted on it.

The Olive Press' resident travel expert Fiona Govan dives deep into the history and cultural peculiarities behind Spain's ...

When it comes to holiday traditions, Santa and his reindeer are being upstaged by some quirky and unexpected traditions around the world. From a gift-pooping log in Spain to a mythical cat that ...

What December is really like for expats living in Spain — festive traditions, travel chaos, closed offices and practical ...