Spanish Christmas Traditions

Just now in all villages, towns and cities all over Spain children will be eagerly awaiting the arrival of the '3 Kings' who will be bringing all the presents which they have been asked for. As the Kings make their way through the streets they will throw out sweets to the kids who will scramble to collect as many as they can. The morning of the 6th January is when all the families get together to see what presents the children have received.

Later that day they will all share a special round cake which is sold in just about every bakery and supermarket, it resembles one of the Kings crowns so is decorated with brightly coloured candied fruits which look like jewels! Baked inside the cake will be a small gift usually made of pottery and if your lucky enough to get this in your piece then it's said you should have good luck for the following year...rather like our Christmas pudding tradition in the UK.