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Well not only a new year but a new decade! 2020 reminds me
of good vision so let’s hope it is a good year for all of us! And
of course it is at this time we think of new resolutions and
improving ourselves! So if that is on your mind why not take
up Spanish lessons, art lessons or start to do some exercise
classes? You will find the information to do all three in this
issue of Soltalk. Perhaps you are looking for things to do at this
time of year when the beach is not so inviting? See our What’s
On page on page 22 plus the information pages at the back of
the magazine for ideas.
Of course in the UK all the festivities end after New Year’s Eve
but here in Spain we still have the Three Kings day to look
forward to on January 6. This is a variation on our own
celebrations except that presents are delivered by the Three
Kings (Wise Men) and not Santa Claus/Papa Noel. Also children
leave water and food out for their camels (not reindeer). I
expect it’s a great help for Santa - if he had to visit children in
the whole world on one night it might be a bit tough going, at
least in Spain he has assistance!
And to mimic the jewelled crowns worn by the Kings bakers
sell special cakes called - Roscón de Reyes (Kings’ cake). This is
a sweet bread decorated with dried fruits and sugar. Inside, the
bakers hide a small prize and a bean. Whoever finds the prize
is declared to be King or Queen for the day (a gold paper
crown is often provided) while the one who gets the bean has
to pay for next year’s cake.
Anyway I do hope you all enjoyed Christmas and that the New
Year brings you everything you hope for. Enjoy this issue!
SARAH BROOKES
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