It's nearly Christmas and the fun and festivities have already begun around here.
I had to share this! Aoife is in the "peixos"[fish] class at school and she painted this lovely, rainbow fish for her teacher for Christmas. I suppose I'm biased, but I think she's pretty talented.
Now, on to Christmas Eve. This was our delicious dinner. We call it: Barcelona Bangers and Mash -- arugula, sweet potatoes, butifarra sausage, and lots of caramelized onions. Yum!
And now it's time for Caga Tió, the local Catalan tradition. He's a Christmas log that comes down from the mountains to pass the cold winter holidays with your family. After being fed diligently every day he fattens up and then "poops" sweets for the children. He needs a little encouragement with a stick to get started ...
...and Aoife lands the first whack!
She's really getting into this.
Aine's getting in on the fun ...
... but she's still a little skeptical about this whole "pooping sweets" stuff.
Can't be too skeptical with a yummy turron in hand.
Daddy checking for more "poop."
Ooooh, there is more.
Aine seems to be happy about her loot.
Aoife too, thanks Tió.
And of course, we ended the evening with a letter for Santa, cookies, and a carrot for the reindeer.
We're pretty excited about Santa's visit ... and on that note, Mommy and Daddy have a few more presents to wrap.
Bon Nadal
1 comment:
Happy New Year Stuhan family!! Hope your Christmas was Merry and Bright?! Looks like everybody are adjusting Great living in Spain!! And I can sure see the happiness on the girls' faces. Glad it's going good.
Love,
The Ducat's♥
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