Does it seem normal to anyone that Christmas has been promoted in supermarkets since the end of October? This year I did not know whether to give candy or polvorones for Halloween. Although it must be recognized that the temptation to see those tadpoles trying to say Trick or Treat with a good Christmas candy in their mouth is priceless, I think you have to be a bit consistent and let consumers breathe a little. The vast majority of us love Christmas, but let us enjoy it on the dates that it touches.
The truth is that beyond the religious celebrations, the holidays are a few days to enjoy with the usual people, family, friends and spend these dates doing the same routine activities. Why doesn’t anyone like to sit day after day at a table where everything is to die for?
As is a very common thing in many Expats, there are times when, for one reason or another, we cannot go home for Christmas. What at first becomes a tragedy, when the appointed dates arrive we realize that Christmas is not only in our house, but where we want to celebrate it.
The basis of the festivities is the same in all European countries, although the way to celebrate it is different depending on where you are. This is the case in the countries of central and northern Europe, where from dusk the streets fill with people visiting the typical Christmas markets, skating on ice or simply warming up the body with a good glass of punch or Bowle.
At the gastronomic level they differ a bit, since in general they tend to be more humble lunches and dinners, broths, fondu, etc., with the typical Christmas cookies and the natural Christmas tree presiding over the living room of all homes. The way of experiencing Christmas is different, but the spirit is the same. It is possible that this Christmas will not be the same as the previous years, but the possibilities of enjoying it are endless and family and friends are always in their hearts. #NosGustaLoNuestro #NavidadesUnicas.
