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Hi all,

We're coming out for the New Year and were wondering what happens in the village for New Years Eve etc.

We've heard that the Spanish also make a big fuss on the 6th of Jan too, but don't know why????

Carol & Neil

Hi

Not 100% on this but we were in Lanzarote last year and I think Christmas Eve is celebrated bigger than Christmas day, dinners parties etc. And New Years is also very big with some sort of tradition where you have to eat grapes, can't wait to be there for them but there dosen't seem too much info on what's happening around Hurchillo. I've posted a few things on EOS but no replies

January 6th, the date the Wise Men/ Three Kings gave gifts to Jesus. On the Eve of January 5th, children place their shoes on the doorstep, and in the secret of the night, the Three Wise Men/Kings pass leaving gifts. Just like Father Christmas.

Hope this helps a bit

Kev 

Hi there,

We too are out for Christmas and the new year, coming out on the 14th December returning on the 7th Jan, we  are not sure if anything is happening for the New Year, but probably people will get together to celebrate.The Spanish tradition is to eat 12 grapes,  one on each chime leading up to midnight,  for good luck.

We have been told that they have a Christmas eve family meal, then next is the New years Eve family meal,  then the 6th Jan when they give and receive presents.                 It will be different, but hey thats why we will be in Spain, I do not think that they have the commercial side that we have in England, but that probably will not be a bad thing.

Looking forward to seeing old and new neighbours for a drink or two!  

Stan and Diane

HI ALL, WE GOT A LETTER TO SAY THAT THE BOXING DAY STREET IS GETTING ORGANISED IN HURCHILLO AND THERE IS A MEETING IN DMUR TOMORROW MORNING TO START PLANNING. WAS IN EROSKI ON SATURDAY EVENING AND WAS QUITE SURPRISED AT ALL THE XMAS DECORATIONS THAT WERE ON OFFER. THIS IS OUR FIRST XMAS IN SPAIN AND I SORT OF DIDNT KNOW HOW BIG A DEAL XMAS WAS OUT HERE AND I HAVE TO SAY THAT I AM PLEASED PEOPLE MAKE A FUSS OF THE FESTIVE SEASON HERE TOO AS I DO LOVE XMAS BACK IN N IRELAND AND WAS WORRIED I WOULD MISS ALL THE HYPE ( ALTHOUGH WE DO GET A LOAD OF MOANING PEOPLE IN THE SHOP COMPLAINING THAT IT IS TOO MUCH LIKE THE UK HERE). STILL CANT PLEASE EVERYONE.

Hi All

That's great to hear about street parties, fiestas the more the merrier. please keep us informed of what's happening, if there is costs or if we have to put our names forward etc. and who do we contact.

 We too are looking forward to meeting old and new neighbours and having a good festive season, hope the weather is being good to you all.

Kev

Hi All

We will also be over for Christmas arriving 20/12/07 and unfortunately leaving again on the 28/12/07 but will be there for the street party Boxing day Looking forward to meeting up with you all again and sharing a few drinks 

See You All Soon

Mervyn & Maura

Who else will be coming over the more the merrier for this party

Kev

Hi all

Just wondering was there any outcome from the meeting about the Boxing Day street party ?

Cheers

Kev