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Christmas

Christmas is the time of year to get together with friends and family. It’s the perfect time for making homemade gifts that will be appreciated by all.

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Christmas Food

The holidays are the time to bring out the best food and celebrate the triumphs of the past year. Here you’ll find more information about what we eat here in Spain over the holidays, and can find some of my most festive recipes.

Christmas Crafts

I love making homemade gifts for people. While any of the soaps on my blog could make a special, well-appreciated gift, consider trying one of my holiday soaps this time of year.

Here, you’ll also find other fun crafts for decorating your house and Christmas tree over the holidays.

Homemade pastissets, a dessert empanadilla filled with a sweet boniato filling, on a baking tray with one broken open to show the filling.

Pastissets de Boniato: Spanish Christmas Pastries

Last Updated   December 22, 2020 // Originally Posted   December 22, 2020 //  by Tracy Ariza, DDS 15 Comments

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The most popular Spanish Christmas pastry in my area of Spain, pastissets are a type of empanadilla that is often filled with a sweet boniato (white …

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Filed Under: Christmas, Desserts & Sweets, Food & Recipes

A small bowl of dulce de boniato, a sweet Spanish pastry filling made from white sweet potatoes.

Dulce de Boniato – A Spanish Christmas Pastry Filling

Last Updated   December 21, 2020 // Originally Posted   December 21, 2020 //  by Tracy Ariza, DDS Leave a Comment

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Dulce de boniato is a sweet Spanish pastry filling used mostly around Christmas for filling pastries like pastissets (pastelitos) or empanadillas …

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Filed Under: Christmas, Desserts & Sweets, Food & Recipes, Life in Spain, Recipes

A snowman cheese ball surrounded by crackers.

Snowman Cheese Ball

Last Updated   December 20, 2020 // Originally Posted   December 19, 2020 //  by Tracy Ariza, DDS Leave a Comment

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Festive and delicious, this cute snowman cheese ball can be made ahead of time and is the perfect addition to your holiday spread when …

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Filed Under: Appetizers & Snacks, Christmas

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How to Roast a Perfect Turkey

Last Updated   November 24, 2020 // Originally Posted   November 24, 2020 //  by Tracy Ariza, DDS 2 Comments

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Roasting a turkey doesn't have to be intimidating, and is actually quite simple. Learn 3 methods for roasting a turkey, either whole roasted, …

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Filed Under: Christmas, Lunch & Dinner, Thanksgiving

A variety of homemade holiday lick-and-stick stamps- some for Halloween, some for Valentine's Day, and some for Christmas. Some have been stuck to envelopes.

Fun to Make Holiday Gelatin Postage Stamps (Lick and Stick)

Last Updated   June 5, 2020 // Originally Posted   January 21, 2020 //  by Tracy Ariza, DDS Leave a Comment

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Kids love making these holiday postage stamps using a homemade gelatin glue. They're so impressed that they can make their own lick-and-stick …

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Filed Under: Arts & Crafts, Christmas, Halloween, Valentine's Day

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Make Your Own Photo Calendar (Easy Gift Idea)

Last Updated   January 13, 2021 // Originally Posted   December 30, 2019 //  by Tracy Ariza, DDS 5 Comments

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Looking for a last-minute, easy holiday gift idea that will be treasured all year long? Why not make your own photo calendar using a flip photo frame …

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Filed Under: Arts & Crafts, Christmas, Gift Ideas

Melchor, one of the three wise men, on a float in a 3 King's Day procession in Spain

Three Kings Day, Día de los Reyes Magos, in Spain (& the 12 Days of Christmas)

Last Updated   December 27, 2019 // Originally Posted   December 27, 2019 //  by Tracy Ariza, DDS 2 Comments

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Christmas doesn't end on the 25th! In fact, that's when the twelve days of Christmas begin! Christmas ends after Three Kings Day on the Epiphany. Here …

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Filed Under: Christmas, Fiestas & Culture

3 different types of turrón on a rustic looking wooden cutting board.

Top Traditional Spanish Christmas Foods

Last Updated   December 18, 2019 // Originally Posted   December 18, 2019 //  by Tracy Ariza, DDS Leave a Comment

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Christmas time in Spain focuses on delicious, high-quality food. Hopefully, this comprehensive list of traditional Spanish Christmas foods and recipes …

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Filed Under: Christmas, Food & Recipes

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How to Make Marzipan Candy Figures (Figuras de Mazapán)

Last Updated   December 17, 2019 // Originally Posted   December 17, 2019 //  by Tracy Ariza, DDS 8 Comments

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Simple to make, yet impressive in appearance, marzipan candy figures, or "figuras de Mazapán" are one of the most popular Christmas treats here in …

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Filed Under: Christmas, Desserts & Sweets, Food & Recipes

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Easy Gingerbread Soap Recipe

Last Updated   December 16, 2019 // Originally Posted   December 16, 2019 //  by Tracy Ariza, DDS 40 Comments

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The perfect stocking stuffer, this homemade gingerbread soap is easy enough for beginners to make. It has a lovely fragrance that reminds you of the …

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Filed Under: Christmas, cleansers, soaps, & gels, Soap Making

two homemade gift pouches with snowflakes painted on them and embellished with rhinestones.

How to Paint a Snowflake Christmas Gift Pouch

Last Updated   October 14, 2020 // Originally Posted   December 15, 2019 //  by Tracy Ariza, DDS Leave a Comment

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Save the waste of wrapping paper by using beautiful reusable gift pouches. Learn how to paint a snowflake gift pouch made from recycled t-shirt …

How to Paint a Snowflake Christmas Gift PouchRead More

Filed Under: Christmas, sewing, Upcycling

A group of homemade paper snowflakes on a counter with a pair of scissors

How to Make Paper Snowflakes (and How to Use Them)

Last Updated   December 16, 2019 // Originally Posted   December 13, 2019 //  by Tracy Ariza, DDS Leave a Comment

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Decorate the house or make other fun projects with these simple paper snowflakes. Learn how easy it is to make this classic holiday project and how to …

How to Make Paper Snowflakes (and How to Use Them)Read More

Filed Under: Arts & Crafts, Christmas

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