Local Winter Festivals: King’s Day in Barcelona
Kings Day, or Los Reyes, is much more important in Barcelona, and really, in all of Spain, than Christmas. Sure, people here celebrate the 24th and the 25th and welcome Santa, or Papa Noel as they call him, but the real party is in January.
King's Day, or Los Reyes in Barcelona. By Regina WInkle-Bryan
King’s Day is on the 6th of January and is a national holiday. The 6th is the day when the King’s were supposed to have shown up to give baby Jesus his presents. Naturally, this is the...
December 23rd, 2009 | thebarcelonaguide | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: featuredarticle, King's Day, Los Reyes, winter festival
Appreciate Chocolate More Than You Already Do!
... blends, and of course help you indulge your sweet tooth. That’s all I need to know!
The class is the yummiest part of the Ropes Crossing winter festival, which features plenty of free and informative events dealing with everything from gardening and real estate to the environment and travel. Personally, I think the chocolate class sounds like the most tempting option!
Date: Sunday 5 July
Time: 10:30 am to 1 pm
Location: SIC Café
Address: Ropes Crossing Boulevard, Ropes Crossing, St Marys
Public...
July 2nd, 2009 | Lauren Katulka | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: appreciation classes, chocolate, Events, Food & Beverage, Ropes Crossing, winter festival
Celebrate the Cold at the Sydney Winter Festival
... The way I see it, you’ve got two choices. You can bitch and moan about the weather, or you can embrace it. That’s where next week’s Sydney winter festival comes in.
This festival takes the winter concept and turns it up to eleven, with a healthy dose of European fun. Put your skates on and enjoy the outdoor rink in the heart of the CDB, do a spot of curling, or watch an alpine film like the Hahnenkamm Downhill Race in the outdoor cinema.
You’re bound to feel a little frozen, but you can...
June 13th, 2009 | Lauren Katulka | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Events, winter festival
Tollwood Winter Festival
November 26th marks the opening of the Tollwood winter festival. Taking place on the Oktoberfest grounds of the Theresienwiese, you’ll be greeted by enormous white tents tinted blue, orange, red and green. Tollwood offers an exciting array of international muscians, performances, drama groups and live music. Visit the food tent for an international feast from all corners of the world. The festival is also dotted with bars that serve hot cairpirihna’s and glühwein along with booths that...
November 21st, 2008 | themunichguide | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: concerts, crafts, Events, Family Friendly, music, nightlife, Restaurants & Bars, Shopping, The Arts, tollwood, winter festival
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