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Tag: Spanish history

  • How is Halloween celebrated in Spain?

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    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…

  • La feria de Abril de Sevilla

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    What is being celebrated? The April Fair is one of the most famous festivals in Spain,traditional costumes, horse-drawn carriages, food, drink and dance are some of the things you can find there. Nowadays, spring is celebrated, but its origins were somewhat different.If you want to know all the details, read on. Origins The first fair…

  • Have you heard about Spanish croquettes?

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    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…