El Festival de los Rabanos

El Festival de los Rabanos

Radish figures line the central plaza of Oaxaca Mexico on December 23rd and 24th. Nativity scenes, conquistadors, dancers, historical and mythological events are sculpted from radishes by Mexican artisans and add to the colour of holiday celebrations.
El Festival de los Rabanos (The Festival of Radishes) is a one-of-a-kind festival that features dance, food and delicately craved radishes...

A colourful Mexican Christmas tradition!

Researched and written by Allen Tiller

First published 2012 ©

El Caganer - Catalonia Christmas Tradition

El Caganer

In the principality of Catalonia Spain, it has become customary to decorate the traditional nativity scene with an extra something, or rather someone.

This extra character is known as El Caganer, also known as "The Pooper".
While traditionally the ceramic figure has been that of a Shepard, contemporary figures range in all different personalities, including, Hello Kitty, American Presidents, Star Wars Characters, Religious Icons such as the Pope and movie actors and characters, the list is endless, there is also a service to have "Poopers" custom made of family members....

Researched and written by Allen Tiller

First published 2012 ©

The Christmas Pickle

The Christmas Pickle

The Christmas Pickle is a green, blown glass ornament shaped like a pickle. It is hidden among Christmas Tree decorations on Christmas Eve. Traditionally, the first child to find the pickle on Christmas morning receives an extra present and the first adult to find the pickle is granted good fortune for the year.

The Christmas Pickle is a German Christmas tradition.

Researched and written by Allen Tiller

First published 2012 ©