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"El Caganer" toys are depictions of people (famous and otherwise) pooping. They are often hidden in corners of nativity scenes at Christmastime.
One theory is that the caganer represents fertility and the fertilization of the earth which yields food for us to eat. It is a symbol of good luck and the wish for a prosperous new year and good health.
Another theory is that the caganer represents the mischief and evil that is in all of us.
Eating 12 grapes at midnight on New Year’s Eve is both a tradition and a superstition in Spain. Twelve grapes are eaten, one for each stroke of midnight. If done, you will have good luck the following year. If not, you will have bad luck.
One theory is that the caganer represents fertility and the fertilization of the earth which yields food for us to eat. It is a symbol of good luck and the wish for a prosperous new year and good health.
Another theory is that the caganer represents the mischief and evil that is in all of us.
Eating 12 grapes at midnight on New Year’s Eve is both a tradition and a superstition in Spain. Twelve grapes are eaten, one for each stroke of midnight. If done, you will have good luck the following year. If not, you will have bad luck.
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VINTAGE SPAIN
Spain Nostalgia: Vintage Photos, Ads, and Postcards
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The Bridge at Salamanca
Kelly's New System of Universal Geography, 1828
Kelly's New System of Universal Geography, 1828
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Die Pracht-Ruine in Burgos
Meyer's Universum or views of the Most remarkable places and objects of all countries, 1839
Meyer's Universum or views of the Most remarkable places and objects of all countries, 1839
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Fountain in Jativa
Picturesque Europe : with illustrations on steel and wood by the most eminent artists ([1876-1879])
Picturesque Europe : with illustrations on steel and wood by the most eminent artists ([1876-1879])
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SPAIN - Spanish Heritage Bullfighting Humor Mug - Ceramic Coffee Mug
"My Ancestors Came From Spain. That explains a lot about my love for bullfighting. Or Maybe Not!"
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1659 - France and Spain sign the Treaty of the Pyrenees.
1700 - Population of Kingdom of Spain (Spanish Empire) - 7,000,000
1724 - January 14 - Spanish King Philip V abdicates throne
June 1779 - Spain entered Revolutionary War in favor of Americans.
1783 - Treaty of Paris ended U.S. Revolutionary War
Spain received Florida.
1800 - Population of the Kingdom of Spain (Spanish Empire) - 10,541,000
1869 - Much excitement existed throughout Spain on the 21st,
and there were many arrests of parties fomenting insurrection against the present Government. A plot for the assassination of Serrano, Prim and Rivero has been discovered.
1870 - Ex-Queen Isabella, of Spain, has purchased a palace in Marseilles for $60,000.
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1870 - The hair dressers' shops of Madrid are crowded with girls anxious to sell their hair - so much misery there is in Spain.
1885 - During Saturday, 3,820 new cholera cases were reported in Spain, and 1,464 deaths, and on Sunday, 3,807 new cases and 1,364 deaths.
1895 - Spain
Spain, a kingdom in the S.W. of Europe, forming the far greater part of the Spanish Peninsula, and including the Dalearic and the Canary Islands. Exclusive of these islands, it lies between lat. 36° and 43° 48' N., lon. 9° 18' W. and 3°20'E.; connected with the continent on the N.E. by the chain of the Pyrenees, separating it from France, and bounded E. and S. by the Mediterranean Sea, W. by Portugal and the Atlantic Ocean, and N.W. by the Bay of Biscay. Capital, Madrid. Measured due N. and S. and due E. and W., the greatest length is on the meridian of 5° 45'W., from Cape Peñas to Tarifa, 540 miles; and the greatest breadth on the parallel of 42°20', from Cape Creux to Cape Hombre, at the N. extremity of Vigo Bay, 620 miles...
1900 - Population of Spain - 18,594,000
Whether you're into vibrant cities, beautiful beaches, or exploring ancient architecture, Spain has something for everyone. Here's a list of places to go and things to do in Spain:
1. Barcelona, Catalonia:
Sagrada Familia: Marvel at Gaudi's masterpiece, an iconic basilica that's been under construction since 1882.
Park Güell: Enjoy colorful mosaics and unique architecture in this public park also designed by Gaudi.
La Rambla: Stroll down this bustling street, full of shops, cafes, and street performers.
2. Madrid:
Prado Museum: Explore one of the world's finest art collections with works by Goya, Velázquez, and El Greco.
Retiro Park: Relax in this beautiful park with a boating lake and the Crystal Palace.
Puerta del Sol: Visit the heart of Madrid, a bustling square surrounded by shops and historical sites.
3. Seville, Andalusia:
Alcazar of Seville: Wander through this stunning royal palace with Mudejar, Renaissance, and Gothic architecture.
Cathedral of Seville: Marvel at the largest Gothic cathedral in the world, home to Christopher Columbus's tomb.
Flamenco Show: Experience the passion and energy of traditional Flamenco dance.
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Sagrada Familia: Marvel at Gaudi's masterpiece, an iconic basilica that's been under construction since 1882.
Park Güell: Enjoy colorful mosaics and unique architecture in this public park also designed by Gaudi.
La Rambla: Stroll down this bustling street, full of shops, cafes, and street performers.
2. Madrid:
Prado Museum: Explore one of the world's finest art collections with works by Goya, Velázquez, and El Greco.
Retiro Park: Relax in this beautiful park with a boating lake and the Crystal Palace.
Puerta del Sol: Visit the heart of Madrid, a bustling square surrounded by shops and historical sites.
3. Seville, Andalusia:
Alcazar of Seville: Wander through this stunning royal palace with Mudejar, Renaissance, and Gothic architecture.
Cathedral of Seville: Marvel at the largest Gothic cathedral in the world, home to Christopher Columbus's tomb.
Flamenco Show: Experience the passion and energy of traditional Flamenco dance.
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