Christmas in Spain

Christmas in Spain is quite a treat - the action gears up in mid-December and doesn't stop until January 6. There is the giant multi-billion euro lottery, splendid nativity scenes, lots of great food and one of the biggest New Year's Eve celebrations you are likely to see.

As is the case throughout most of the Western world, Christmas first starts to rear its ugly head earlier and earlier each year. Traditional sweets such as turron and marzipan appeared in supermarkets in late October. However, apart from this, little takes place until December.

Remember, winter in Spain is cold! Read more about Weather in Spain.

Christmas in Spain: Christmas Food

• Christmas Food in Spain
• Christmas Meal in a Spain Restaurant - full pictures!
• Christmas Sweets in Spain

Christmas in Spain: Calendar of Events

• The Run-Up to Christmas in Spain
• Christmas Eve in Spain
• Christmas Day in Spain
• New Year's Eve in Spain
• Three Kings Day in Spain

Christmas in Spain: Information & Resources

• Christmas Lottery in Spain - 'El Gordo'

• How Many Times Can You Celebrate New Year's Eve in Spain?
• Christmas Tours of Spain
• New Year's Eve in August(!)
• Books, CDs & Movies on Christmas in Spain
• Skiing in Spain

Christmas in Madrid and Barcelona

• Pictures of Christmas in Madrid
• Events in Madrid at Christmas
• Christmas in Barcelona - Pictures
• Christmas in Barcelona