{"id":291,"date":"2011-12-08T16:16:57","date_gmt":"2011-12-08T16:16:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.applelanguages.com\/blog\/?p=291"},"modified":"2013-10-18T17:43:06","modified_gmt":"2013-10-18T17:43:06","slug":"el-caganer-christmas-in-catalonia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.applelanguages.com\/blog\/locations\/spain\/el-caganer-christmas-in-catalonia.php","title":{"rendered":"El Caganer &#8211; Christmas in Catalonia!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"pic-box size-full wp-image-493 alignright\"  title=\"Barcelona - El Caganer\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.applelanguages.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/caganer1.jpg\" width=\"177\" height=\"250\" \/>One of the most universally recognised symbols of Christmas is the traditional nativity scene: Mary and Joseph; the newborn baby Jesus; and the three Kings and other well-wishers that have come to bestow gift s on the child.<\/p>\n<p>However, in Catalonia, another figure hides at the back of the scene. El Caganer is a uniquely Catalan character, who is depicted in the process of defecating.<\/p>\n<p>A humorous character, the caganer is not intended to cause offence.<\/p>\n<p>His place within the holy scene may seem a little strange, but in Catalan tradition this symbolises the fertilisation of the earth, and is supposed to bring a successful harvest for the following year, as well as luck and happiness to loved ones.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"pic-box size-full wp-image-492 alignleft\" style=\"margin: 5px;\" title=\"Barcelona - Famous El Caganer\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.applelanguages.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/caganer2.jpg\" width=\"250\" height=\"315\" \/>The caganer is also an extremely popular figure amongst Catalan children, who every year look forward to finding his hiding place within the nativity scene (el pessebre)!<\/p>\n<p>Traditionally, the caganer takes the form of a peasant wearing a red barretina (the traditional red men\u2019s cap worn in Catalonia).<\/p>\n<p>Nowadays, the caganer often takes the form of the popular celebrities, sports personalities, musicians and politicians!<\/p>\n<p>This year\u2019s favourites include pop singer Shakira, and footballer Gerard Piqu\u00e9!<\/p>\n<p>Attend a course at our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.applelanguages.com\/en\/learn\/spanish\/spain\/barcelona.php\">Barcelona school<\/a> over Christmas \/ New Year and buy your very own Caganer figure as a souvenir.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>One of the most universally recognised symbols of Christmas is the traditional nativity scene: Mary and Joseph; the newborn baby Jesus; and the three Kings and other well-wishers that have come to bestow gift s on the child. 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