Christmas really is the most wonderful time of the year. All around the world people celebrate the holiday and enjoy the festive period, and Spain is no different in that regard. However, Christmas ...

Easter in Spain goes far beyond chocolate eggs and bunnies. It's a solemn yet vibrant commemoration of the Passion, Death, and Resurrection of Jesus Christ, celebrated with the grandeur and dedication ...

As the Christian holiday of Easter Sunday was observed on April 9, 2023, an Easter tradition in Europe became viral on social media for unexpected reasons. A number of posts that appeared to show ...

HIGHLIGHTS. OF THE PAST MEETS THE PRESENT IN CONVENTS AROUND SPAIN. CLOISTERED NUNS, USUALLY HIDDEN FROM THE OUTSIDE WORLD, CREATING SWEET TREATS FOR CUSTOMERS. LA ELABORACION DE MATTAPAN. LAS MONJAS ...

In convents across Spain, the tradition of selling sweets is alive and well. Throughout the Mediterranean, a number of monasteries and convents sell sweets to help cover expenses, but the practice is ...