Tag Archives: Cataluña

Bones Festes 2022

Posted on December 24, 2022 by Mad Dog

Like the Tió de Nadal, el Caganer (the shitter – no kidding!) is symbolic of a Catalan Christmas. The Caganer is so important that he has become part of the Nativity scene, albeit normally tucked away at the back and … Continue reading →

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Bones Festes 2021

Posted on December 22, 2021 by Mad Dog

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Caga tió, Caga torró, Avellanes i mató, Si no cagues bé Et daré un cop de bastó. Caga tió! Caga tió, Tió de Nadal, No caguis arengades, Que … Continue reading →

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Bones Festes 2020

Posted on December 21, 2020 by Mad Dog

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Cançó de Nadal: L’escola és tancada, hi ha llum al carrer, la senyora Pepa saluda el carter. “Que tingui bon dia, avui és Nadal, estigui contenta, Jesús ha … Continue reading →

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Sant Joan

Posted on June 27, 2019 by Mad Dog

The biggest festival in Cataluña is Sant Joan (St. John), which takes place every year on 23rd and 24th June. This is also a celebration of the summer solstice (albeit two days late), Sant Joan having been born (according to … Continue reading →

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Día de Sant Jordi

Posted on April 23, 2019 by Mad Dog

Today, April 23rd, is Sant Jordi’s day in Cataluña. Sant Jordi, A.K.A St George, is the patron saint of Aragon, Cataluña and  Valencia (the former Crown of Aragon), England and several other countries. The Kingdom or Aragon and the County … Continue reading →

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Tic-Tac

Posted on November 18, 2018 by Mad Dog

One minute I was turning on the central heating and checking my jumpers for moths and the next I was on a plane for Cataluña. I’m staying in Calella, 30 miles north of Barcelona and the temperature is ranging between … Continue reading →

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Tió de Nadal

Posted on December 22, 2015 by Mad Dog

The Caga Tió or Tió de Nadal is a Christmas Yule Log specific to Catalunya and Aragon. Translated from Catalan, Caga Tió means, “shitting log”. I believe El Tió predates the introduction of Father Christmas to Cataluña and he performs … Continue reading →

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Morcilla de Burgos

Posted on October 2, 2011 by Mad Dog

October 2nd, 2011 While visiting the butcher, I noticed that they had some different types of morcilla for sale, not just their usual one made with onions and pine nuts. Morcilla is Spanish black pudding, traditionally made at matanza time, where the … Continue reading →

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Morcillas

Posted on February 10, 2011 by Mad Dog

February 9th, 2011 Morcillas are Spanish black puddings or blood sausages. Traditionally morcillas were made at the annual matanza, where the family pig would be killed to produce meat, ham, cured sausage etc., for the coming year – nothing is wasted. … Continue reading →

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Merluza al Horno con Patatas

Posted on January 27, 2011 by Mad Dog

January 26th, 2010 I visited the fishmonger at Angel Fisheries today and once again he sold me a large hake for £5. I didn’t weigh it, but the fish is easily 4 – 5 lb in weight – you’d pay … Continue reading →

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