The Mirth Of Christmas And The Little Bambinos

A good friend who's a Spanish expat energetically shared how her twin daughters appreciated their first Christmas. She said that the most part of December up to the Epiphany, which is celebrated on January 6, is joyous there and that her daughters looked forward to each day because the air is rich with so much music.

In a Spanish Christmas, classic carols play a decisive role to complete the feel of the season as what roasted turkeys do to our distinctive dinners. A big gathering of families down to the great-great grandchildren happens on Christmas eve where they share a luscious dinner with a first-class wine served late at night after which the little tykes sing carols around a Holy Belen where the supposed baby Jesus lays when midnight hit. December 25 is the genuine day for exchanging presents although gifts continue to pour until the Three Kings as it is believed that the three Wise Men -- Melchor, Gaspar and Baltazar -- brought their goodies to baby Jesus on the day of Epiphany. A train is held on the night before the Epiphany at the town central where locals dressed as kings hand out goodies and sweets while children submit their wish list.