#26 - 🎄 The Christmas Hero Who Rides A Donkey 🫏

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Ever heard of the Basque Christmas gift-giver who replaces Santa Claus? 🎅In this episode of Basic Spanish Conversations, I talk with Aitor Pisos, a Spanish teacher from Bilbao, about Olentzero, one of northern Spain’s most unique holiday figures.We explore who Olentzero is, why he’s connected to coal, how he’s traditionally portrayed, and the modern celebrations featuring children’s letters, Basque carols, and lively Christmas Eve parades.Ready? ¡Vamos!📚 Study along with the transcript on Latin ELE's blog ⬇️https://latinele.com/who-is-olentzero-basque-christmas/🌐 Connect with Aitor: Newsletter: https://subscribepage.io/ElProfesorAitorSitio web: https://www.elprofesoraitor.com/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ElProfesorAitorInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/elprofesoraitor/✈️ Ready for your next adventure? Get our FREE Spanish Adventures Companion to master key phrases for common TRAVEL SITUATIONS and wow your amigos!❤️ Join our SUPPORTERS CLUB on Spreaker and access all transcripts. No strings. Cancel anytime.If you love this podcast, help others find it! Leave a five-star review and share it with your amigos. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Ever heard of the Basque Christmas gift-giver who replaces Santa Claus? 🎅In this episode of Basic Spanish Conversations, I talk with Aitor Pisos, a Spanish teacher from Bilbao, about Olentzero, one of northern Spain’s most unique holiday figures.We...

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