What's on in Barcelona, November 14-20, 2024
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View ArticleMercats de Nadal: Barcelona's Christmas Markets
Barcelona's bustling Christmas markets celebrate Catalan traditions and offer delectable seasonal treats, as well as traditional Christmas decorations and gifts.
View ArticleWinter Salad Days: The Xató Salad
The xató salad from the Penedès region is a much-celebrated part of the local culture.
View ArticleGender Violence: Getting Help in Spain
Estimates published by WHO indicate that about one in three women worldwide have been subjected to either physical and/or sexual violence in their lifetime. Help is out there. Find out who to call if...
View ArticleWhat's on in Barcelona, November 21-27, 2024
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View ArticleChristmas Shopping in Girona
Tuck your Christmas list in your pocket and head to Girona, with its seasonal market, historic center and range of independent shops.
View ArticleFestive Fun in the City, Barcelona at Christmas
Prepare for the Christmas season with some traditional festive activities.
View ArticleExploring Xmas Beyond Barcelona
Treat yourself to a trip outside the city and venture to these regional town holiday markets to find gifts for everyone on your list.
View ArticleAll the Reasons a Cup of Coffee Really Can Be Good for You
There’s lots of research out there to show that moderate coffee intake is linked with all sorts of benefits.
View ArticleWas Jesus Palestinian?
Netflix’s upcoming biblical biopic, "Mary," has been attacked on social media because the title character and her husband Joseph are being played by Israeli actors.
View ArticleUp Next Week: Metropolitan Culture Corner with Àlex Lora
Up next on the Metropolitan Culture Corner, we go behind the scenes with director, screenwriter and editor Àlex Lora.
View ArticleWhat's on in Barcelona, November 28-December 4, 2024
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View ArticleNew Study: COVID Caused Cancer Tumors to Shrink in Mice
A fascinating new study has revealed an unexpected potential benefit of severe COVID infection: it may help shrink cancer.
View ArticleWhat Is La Puríssima, and Why Is It a Holiday in Spain?
December 8th is a national holiday on Spain celebrating La Puríssima. But if you ask just about anyone what it is and why it’s a holiday, you’ll quickly learn that many people aren’t really sure. So,...
View ArticleWhat Is Constitution Day in Spain?
For those of us who moved to Spain within the past decade or two (or three), it’s easy to forget that less than 50 years ago, the country was under the thumb of a dictatorship. In terms of Western...
View ArticleMetropolitan Culture Corner: Àlex Lora
This month we go behind the scenes with director, screenwriter and editor Àlex Lora.
View ArticleWhat's on in Barcelona, December 5-11, 2024
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View ArticleHonoring the Dead with Bread: Tots Sants & Panellets
Catalunya is steeped in history, culture and plenty of tasty gastronomic customs! One such example is the appearance of the delightful little marzipan “breads” known as panellets which grace bakeries...
View ArticleRecipe: Sopa de galets
Get your Catalan Christmas dinner off to a traditional start, with the typical sopa de galets.
View ArticleHow Home Fragrances Can Impact Indoor Air Quality—And Your Health
Many of us use fragrances to help create a cozy, festive feeling in our homes. From gingerbread, cinnamon and pine scented candles to frankincense and myrrh diffusers, it’s becoming increasingly...
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