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Maese Perez, el organista
Cuento Navideño de Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer (Versión adaptada con fines didácticos) En Sevilla, la iglesia del Convento de Santa Inés se preparaba para la Misa del Gallo. Las velas iluminaban los altares y la ciudad olía a incienso y a pólvora de los fuegos de Navidad. Todos esperaban la música de Maese Pérez, el organista…
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How is Halloween celebrated in Spain?
Believe it or not, Halloween has been celebrated in Spain since time immemorial, long before Christianity, the Celts of the Iberian Peninsula already celebrated Samain, the Celtic name for this important celebration. The Celts, celebrating the end of summer and the harvest season, believed that the spirits of the dead returned, so they left them…
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Have you heard about Spanish croquettes?
Brief history of Spanish croquettes This iconic dish of Spanish gastronomy is believed to have originated in France arriving in Spain during the war of independence around 1808 (Naponeolic Wars). The English troops tasted our croquettes in 1812 and seem to have been delighted. You know, you have to look after your allies! Although at…
Learning the Cervantes Language 