The lighthouse at Formentor, Mallorca

The background shows sidewalk tiles - "rajoles" - that pave the sidewalks throughout Barcelona. They were designed by architect Puig i Cadafalch for the entryway of a home. Since 1915, they have been used by the city to pave sidewalks, and have become emblematic of the city. One of the city's most famous chocolatiers, Enric Rovira, produces chocolate bars in the shape and design of these tiles.

Saturday, December 26, 2009

The First Day of Christmas

Bon Nadal, as we say in Catalunya! The celebration of Christmas in Spain really begins with a long family dinner on Noche Buena - Christmas Eve. In recent years Papa Noel has become more popular, and many families now have presents on Christmas Day delivered by Santa Claus. But the big gift event is Three Kings Day on January 6th, so we have just begun to celebrate the twelve days of Christmas.

Our Christmas morning began with a special present - we drove to the airport early in the morning to pick up our son, our daughter, son-in-law and two grandchildren!


In the afternoon we hosted an open house at the mission home for missionaries, recent converts and investigators. A good time was had by all!

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  1. Merry Christmas indeed! So glad everyone got there for Christmas!

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  3. I am thrilled to see Archie in this picture. He sent me a Christmas Card, but in classic Archie form, I could not read his handwriting - thus could not read his address - and heard he moved.

    Would someone be so kind, please, as to send it to me at: richday33@gmail.com

    Thanks,

    Rich Day
    Jan. 96 - Jan. 98

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