‘Tio’ the Christmas log is a traditional feature in Catalan homes during Christmas. It is supposed to be fed and kept warm by kids in the home, after which the log will be hit with sticks till it ‘caga’ or poops out presents for the children. This was just some of the traditional Andorran festive…
Tag: Christmas Markets
Bon Nadal Andorra La Vella
Folks in the highest capital city in Europe Andorra La Vella (3,356ft) gear up for the Christmas market at Placa del Poble in the historic quarter of the city this weekend. The Christmas season festivities will start this weekend all over this small country (just over 450sq km) in the Pyrenees mountains – with a…
Festive Fun: Christmas Markets: Zurich
About time last year, we were wandering around the Christmas markets in Munich and Prague. Thus, when my cousin Patricia sent me some pictures of her outdoor Christmas Market discoveries in various parts of Zurich in Switzerland – where she is currently on assignment, I bugged her for more. There is nothing quite like the…
Winter Warmers
10 food and beverages to keep you warm and toasty on cold winter evenings at the Christmas markets. An array of beverages to keep you warm on a cold winters day Trdelnik Old Prague Ham An array of sweet and savoury pastries @ the Christmas Markets
Maria Dass the World 