LA SANG NATIVITY SCENE-THE OLDEST NATIVITY SCENE IN SPAIN-NATIVITY SCENES TOUR IN PALMA

LA SANG NATIVITY SCENE-THE OLDEST NATIVITY SCENE IN SPAIN-NATIVITY SCENES TOUR IN PALMA Surely many of us don´t know that Mallorca in proportion is the place in Spain where a larger amount of  traditional nativity scenes are preserved, prabably many of you will be surprised to discover that the oldest nativity scene in Spain, is …

LA SANG NATIVITY SCENE-THE OLDEST NATIVITY SCENE IN SPAIN-NATIVITY SCENES TOUR IN PALMA

LA SANG NATIVITY SCENE-THE OLDEST NATIVITY SCENE IN SPAIN-NATIVITY SCENES TOUR IN PALMA Surely many of us don´t know that Mallorca in proportion is the place in Spain where a larger amount of  traditional nativity scenes are preserved, prabably many of you will be surprised to discover that the oldest nativity scene in Spain, is …

IT´S CHRISTMAS TIME-NATIVITY SCENES-COME AND ENJOY OUR CHRISTMAS TOUR- THE PERFECT GIFT; A CULTURAL TOUR –THE CORT NATIVITY SCENE-PALMA DE MALLORCA

IT´S CHRISTMAS TIME-NATIVITY SCENES-COME AND ENJOY OUR CHRISTMAS TOUR- THE PERFECT GIFT; A CULTURAL TOUR –THE CORT NATIVITY SCENE-PALMA DE MALLORCA To discover the origin of the first Nativity scenes we should go back to the early Christians, because it have been found in the catacombs in Rome some remains of the first nativity scenes, …

IT´S CHRISTMAS TIME-NATIVITY SCENES-COME AND ENJOY OUR CHRISTMAS TOUR- THE PERFECT GIFT; A CULTURAL TOUR –THE CORT NATIVITY SCENE-PALMA DE MALLORCA

IT´S CHRISTMAS TIME-NATIVITY SCENES-COME AND ENJOY OUR CHRISTMAS TOUR- THE PERFECT GIFT; A CULTURAL TOUR –THE CORT NATIVITY SCENE-PALMA DE MALLORCA To discover the origin of the first Nativity scenes we should go back to the early Christians, because it have been found in the catacombs in Rome some remains of the first nativity scenes, …

MALLORCA XMAS MARKETS-AMAZING SETTING «EL PUEBLO ESPAÑOL»-SPANISH VILLAGE

MALLORCA XMAS MARKETS-AMAZING SETTING «EL PUEBLO ESPAÑOL»-SPANISH VILLAGE Christmas is coming, it’s time for celebrations, family gatherings, xmas decorations in our houses and roads, dress our tables for the occasion, and there is not a better way to enjoy majorcan xmas than visit one of the traditional christmas markets that take place in our island. …

I LOVE AUTUMN-ANOTHER WAY TO ENJOY MALLORCA- HOW TO PREPARE A DELICIOUS QUINCE MARMALADE-«DULCE DE MEMBRILLO»

I LOVE AUTUMN-ANOTHER WAY TO ENJOY MALLORCA-HOW TO PREPARE a DELICIOUS QUINCE MARMALADE-«DULCE DE MEMBRILLO» I don´t care to leave home early in the morning. The sun is shyly rising and painting the landscape with the most beautiful colours. I drive with an open window so I can smell the mixture of fragrances that offer …

ALL SAINTS FESTIVITY-«TOTS SANTS»-ITS TIME FOR CANDIE ROSARIES IN MALLORCA-MALLORCA TRADITIONS, GASTRONOMY AND FESTIVITIES

ALL SAINTS FESTIVITY-«TOTS SANTS»-ITS TIME FOR CANDIE ROSARIES IN MALLORCA-MALLORCA TRADITIONS, GASTRONOMY AND FESTIVITIES All Saints “TOTS SANTS” festivity is coming, and Mallorca´s  confectionery and Candy stores, are already decorated with the famous «ROSARIS ENSUCRATS» (sweets rosaries or Candies rosaries). All Saints holiday «Tots Sants» or (omnia sanctorum) celebrated on November 1st, is a tradition …

PALMA DE MALLORCA- LA LONJA EXHIBITIONS- TONY CRAGG-SCULPTURES

  PALMA DE MALLORCA- LA LONJA EXHIBITIONS- TONY CRAGG-SCULPTURES  In one of the most emblematic buildings of the city, LA LONJA, located in the Plaza de La Lonja nº 5 in Palma de Mallorca, is being held until November the sculptures exhibition by the British artist Tony Cragg. The opening times for this amazing exhibition in …

MALLORCAN SNOW HOUSES-CASAS DE NIEVE & NEVATERS (ice makers)-SIERRA DE TRAMUNTANA-ANCIENT MAJORCAN TRADES

MAJORCAN SNOW HOUSES-CASAS DE NEU & NEVATERS (ice makers)-SIERRA DE TRAMUNTANA-ANCIENT MAJORCAN TRADES Before the establishment of ice factories in Mallorca, this product was obtained on the island from the collection of  the snow falling in the mountains, especially the mountains of the Sierra de Tramuntana. Ice at that time, was a very popular product, …

BLESSED FATHER SERRA-THE ORIGIN OF HIS NAME «JUNIPERO»-28th AUGUST ANNIVERSARY OF HIS DEATH-THE CONNECTION WITH JUNIPERO DE ASSISI AND ST FRANCIS OF ASSISI

BLESSED FATHER SERRA-THE ORIGIN OF HIS NAME «JUNIPERO»- 28th AUGUST ANNIVERSARY OF HIS DEATH-THE CONNECTION WITH JUNIPERO OF ASSISI AND ST FRANCIS OF ASSISI August 28th 1784,died at Mission San Carlos Borromeo , located next to Carmel river, near Monterey, our most illustrious Franciscan, Father Junipero Serra the founder of California´s missions. Many are the …