13 Most Beautiful Spanish Christmas Traditions

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If you are spending Christmas in Spain for the first time, you will notice a few differences in how the holiday is celebrated here compared to other parts of the world.

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Top Spanish Christmas Traditions from Andalucia

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Spanish Christmas Carols and the Zambomba

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The Christmas Lights in Malaga

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Baking Christmas Sweets

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Christmas Nativity Scenes in Andalusia

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