We here in Valencia eat lots of good, tasty, delicious foods for Christmas. We celebrate the night of the 24th of December as «Nochebuena» (literally translates as the «good night») and we eat fish, turkey or pork. Personally I only do the fish or the pork as I am not a fan of turkeys (except for Thanksgiving, a US tradition that I keep). But we add to our meals some good items from our phenomenal charcuteries! I personally love the Iberian ham from acorn-fed pigs that graze freely in the dehesas (pastures) of Castilla and Andalucía. And of course we are a nation of fabulous sausages like chorizo and salchichón, among others, and phenomenal cheese which we serve, together with our olives and wine (every region of Spain has great wines) and we enjoy the holidays…
We wish you all a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year. May you enjoy these holidays with family, loved ones, or alone. It doesn’t matter. What’s important is that you recognize that these are festive days filled with excitement for many, and perhaps for you too. I know that this time of year is not liked by everyone, and there are probably some out there who hate it, but we must show patience, tolerance, and understanding to everyone. Each of us is a world, a universe, a whole, and then part of a greater whole.
Although December is characterised bu the Advent and the Nativity of our Saviour Jesus Nazarene, born in a manger in Judea on Year Zero, the legend did not take into consideration the facts that point to Jesus being born perhaps more accurately in April. But it’s alright, what matters is that we recognise that this time of the year invites us to get closer together, to understand each other a little better and to even, dare I say, love each other a whole lot more.
HAPPY CHRISTMAS – MERRY CHRISTMAS – HAPPY CHRISTMAS – MERRY CHRISTMAS – HAPPY CHRISTMAS – MERRY CHRISTMAS
JaZzArt en València 
I see you are in the right spot!! Merry Christmas Feliz Navidad !!!
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Thank you! Que disfrutes con la familia y con buenos amigos, feliz Navidad!
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Bueno aqui estoy con mis hijos no tengo ya mas nadie. Que lo disfrutes Saludos
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Tienes a tus hijos y eso es una bendición no lo dudes. La vida nos lleva por caminos que desconocemos y que a veces no nos gustan, pero siempre hay razones, aunque a veces extraordinarias, para que así sea y aprendemos y agradecemos y nos conformamos con lo que tenemos. Un fuerte abrazo amigo mío y muchas cosas buenas.
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Resignacion es la palabra gracias
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Un abrazo
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and happy christmas to you!
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May you enjoy a blessed day with loved ones in peace and many blessings!
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¡Feliz Navidad!
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Feliz Navidad Julie! Mucha salud, paz en la vida y alegria!
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🎵🌟🥂🥧🎁🎄🧑🎄⛄
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🙏🏻🎄🙏🏻🌹🙏🏻🌸🙏🏻🌞🌺🥂
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Amen to your last sentence!
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Thank you so very much Susan! All the best!
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Best wishes for a joyous Christmas filled with love, happiness and prosperity🌹💝✨
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Wishing you all the same Luisa! Thank you 🙏🏻
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🙏🌹✨
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Hope you and your family have a lovely Christmas Francesc 🎅
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Thank you Malc, wishing you the same. We had our traditional Christmas dinner (we do that on the eve) with dear friends at our traditional restaurant and today we just chilled. Take good care and all the best! Happy Christmas!
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Merry Christmas. Son back from European vacation which included Spain, but he laments he did not manage to include Valencia. Did take in the museum with Picasso’s work (mentioned the work of Picasso’s also-artist lady). Says he can;t wait to get back. He’s young(ish), he will. Later, Sir FBC.
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Merry Christmas Espie! So glad to hear that! I am sure that next time he will include Valencia, it is often overlooked on the first voyage. All the best to you and a happy and healthy week getting ready to dance the night away on New Years Eve! (La Nochevieja)
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Merry Christmas
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Merry Christmas Sheree! Bon Nadal!
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Gracias
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De nada Sheree!
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What a lovely Christmas sharing! Delightful to read you! 🎄
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Thank you so much Annabel! Happy Christmas 🎄 and all the best! Greetings from España!
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Merry Christmas and a hapy new year.🦋🎄
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Merry Christmas 🎄 to you too! Thank you 🙏🏻
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Loved learning more about your Spanish Christmas traditions. Muy encantado.
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Great! Fenomenal Pat! Encantado que estés encantada. 🙏🏻
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Por nada.
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Hope you had a brilliant Christmas, dear Francisco!
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Thank you so much Dawn! Wishing you the same with peace, health and good friends!
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Merry Christmas to you, Francisco. I hope you had a wonderful festive season 🙂 Aiva xx
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It has been a wonderful one Aiva, thank you so much. Wishing you and your family a very happy and festive Nochevieja (New Years Eve) and a phenomenal New Year!
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Seasons Greetings and Best wishes for the New Year
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Thank you Nora, Seasons Greetings to you and a very Happy, Healthy and Blessed New Year to you too!
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