Shauna shares her memories of Christmas traditions in Canada and how they have changed for her. They discuss the meaning of 'tear up' and share traditions like sleigh rides and caroling. They explore Christmas traditions in Spain, including hitting a log for gifts. The family prepares for Christmas and adds a new decoration each year.
Shauna's Christmas traditions in Canada involved sleigh rides, caroling, and tree decorating with traditional ornaments.
When Shauna's family joins her in Barcelona for Christmas, they adapt to the Spanish culture and experience unique traditions like the 'cagatillo' and night markets.
Deep dives
Christmas Traditions in Canada
Shauna reflects on her Christmas traditions in Canada, where the holidays were filled with sleigh rides, caroling to neighbors, and decorating the tree with traditional ornaments. She talks about the joy her children experienced and the special tradition of choosing an angel to place on top of the tree. Their Christmas celebration was a picturesque winter wonderland complete with hot chocolate and blankets.
Christmas in Barcelona
Shauna's youngest daughter decides to take a year off school and ends up falling in love with Barcelona, Spain. This leads to a shift in their Christmas traditions as the family joins her for the holidays. They adapt to the different culture, experiencing night markets, parades, and unique traditions like the 'cagatillo,' where gifts are hidden in a log. Despite the language barriers and unfamiliar customs, Shauna finds joy and a sense of home in this new location.
Adapting Traditions and Challenges
Shauna shares a humorous story about trying to cook a turkey in Barcelona and the challenges of navigating different customs and butchering styles. She recounts the amusing struggle of a turkey with straight legs and how they had to tie it up to fit into the oven. Despite the unfamiliarity and unexpected situations, Shauna and her family find ways to make things work, creating new and cherished memories in the process.