Hola Global Jigsaw, Tis the season. In Madrid, the evenings are glowing with Christmas lights. Artisanal markets have sprung up across the city and the scent of hot chocolate is pervasive. In Spain, nativity scenes, also known as belen (the Spanish word for Bethlehem), are a major feature of traditional festivities. These are like dioramas depicting the birth of Christ, similar to the
Very interesting. Too bad India missed the boat here on the commercial opportunity for exports. But in today's climate it would likely be a target for the puritans.
Merry Festivities, dear Pallavi, and to your clan. I've just placed a home-made Neapolitan Presepio into a protective plastic box - don't know how to share it.
Wonderfully interesting, dear Pallavi - I have forwarded it to a dozen family and friends.
Happy Christmas in Spain! Hugs - Rolf
Happy Christmas to you, Rolf! And a big hug.
Very interesting. Too bad India missed the boat here on the commercial opportunity for exports. But in today's climate it would likely be a target for the puritans.
Feliz Navidad y Feliz ano nuevo!
Gracias, y igulamente :-)
Merry Festivities, dear Pallavi, and to your clan. I've just placed a home-made Neapolitan Presepio into a protective plastic box - don't know how to share it.
Read you in the New Year.
aldo