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Although Santa makes appearances throughout December, but he is considered more commercial and is not the provider of Christmas gifts. The true stars of Spanish Christmas are Los Reyes Magos, the Three Wise Men. The story says that they saw the star of Bethlehem when Jesus was born and followed it for 12 days and 12 nights to bring him gifts. So, to replicate this, on the evening of 5th January, towns host a spectacular Cabalgata, a parade in which the 3 Kings arrive in each

If you’ve ever wondered what Christmas in Spain looks like, read on! Christmas isn’t just a holiday and time off work, but a long, joyful celebration full of food, family and the to-be-expected large dose of Spanish tradition! The season kicks off with El Gordo, the famous Christmas lottery drawn every 22nd of December. On this day, the entire country seems to pause as school children sing out the winning numbers in a unique and rather catchy way. Whether or not you’re a gamb

Welcome to " Language Matters ", the Pimm Tutoring blog, a space where Spanish learning meets real-world news, views and thoughts. This week the headlines marking 50 years since the death of Franco, Spain’s long-time dictator, have brought up lots of emotions in Spain. It’s a complex chapter of the country's history, and reading the articles remind us why we’re so passionate about guiding our A-level students through it with sensitivity, clarity, and confidence.  In our Langu