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Traditions: Catalan Christmas
What's the strangest holiday tradition you celebrate?! In Catalunya they have two very interesting traditions that Claudia experienced while living there—do you know what they are??
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Traditions: Mantecados and Polvorones (Spanish Christmas Sweets)
If you're in Spain at Christmas time, you're sure to notice the many large assortments of sweets. Read up first for everything you need to know to enjoy some of our favorites, mantecados and polvorones.
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Traditions: La Lotería de Navidad in Spain
One of the strongest traditions around Christmas time in Spain is the Lotería de Navidad. Have you heard of this Christmas lottery? Will you participate? Check out this article to understand more!
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Spanish Style Eating
Food is a culture in and of itself, so we've compiled the basics to help you understand expectations and timetables when it comes to eating in Spain. Check it out, but be ready to get hungry!
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What is Cultural Transition? and How to Deal with it
The process of expanding your skill set to more deeply understand a culture different from your own can be tricky. Thankfully, guest writer Marta walks us through the process in detail, using the example of an expat adapting to Spain.
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Job Search Abroad (Insights from Spain to US)
Searching for a job in a foreign country, culture, and language can be challenging! In this post, guest writer Gisela shares what she has learned from her experience as a Spaniard in the United States.
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Culture Shock in Spain Stories from around the Globe
Are you wondering about the types of culture shock people face when they move abroad to Spain? Today we have four guest writers who are sharing their insights into what surprised them most when they moved abroad.
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An Introduction to the Spanish Political System
Understanding Spain's political system can help you understand many aspects of their daily life and even how they interact with you. This article is a brief introduction to how politics work in Spain.
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The Languages of Spain: An Introduction
Do you think that Spanish is the only language spoken in Spain? If so, you are wrong. In fact, there are many languages and multiple co-official languages spoken across this diverse country.
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Easy and Healthy Spanish Recipes
Are you looking for healthy Spanish recipes that are also relatively easy to make? In this list we have put together a list of some of our favorite Spanish foods and where you can find authentic recipes for them.
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What Semana Santa Means to Me: An Interview with a Granadina
In honor of the beginning of Holy Week, we bring you an interview with a Spaniard on what this week and its traditions mean to her and her family.
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Being Friends with the Opposite Sex
Making friends in new places is never easy but add in the fact that you have to follow cultural norms and you will start wondering how it is even possible. Check out this article for a little bit of insight into friendships according to Spanish gender norms.
