Метка: spanish culture

Savoring the Spanish New Year with 12 Grapes

As the clock strikes midnight on December 31st, people around the world welcome the new year with various customs and traditions. In Spain, a unique and flavorful tradition takes center stage: the eating of the twelve grapes. This delightful custom, known as “Las doce uvas de la suerte,” holds deep cultural significance and adds a […]

Interesting Famous Spanish Painters

There’s no question that Spain has some of the most famous paintings in the history of the world, but how much do you know about their Spanish painters? Many of these artists have left long-lasting impacts on Spanish culture. You might even recognize a few of their names from Spanish class, pop culture or movies. […]

Gestures in Hispanic Cultures

Fluency isn’t just about the words you speak, but also about how you speak them. Gestures and body language play a huge role in communicating! Hand motions and facial expressions might feel like common sense because you’ve been using them your whole life, but gestures are actually very cultural. There are some gestures that are […]

La Candelaria- February 2 in Spain

Неудивительно, что многие праздники в Испании берут начало в христианских традициях и событиях, и Сретение (Ла Канделария) — не исключение. Этот праздник включает в себя еще один аспект испанской культуры, который люди по всему миру считают поистине испанским, — корриду. Если ты собираешься быть в Испании 2 февраля, держи этот праздник в уме. […]

Day of the Dead is Not Halloween

Have you started seeing beautifully decorated altars around your town or neighborhood? Maybe in the grocery store, you noticed a section filled with brightly colored skulls and paper. Day of the Dead is coming up in just a few weeks, and although it’s around the same time as Halloween, they couldn’t be more different. We’ll […]

Mother’s Day in the Spanish-Speaking World

Май — это месяц матерей примерно для половины земного шара. Знаешь почему? У каждой страны есть одна или даже несколько причин, почему они чествуют материнство именно в мае. В большинстве испаноязычных стран это связано в основном с сильными религиозными традициями. Так что давай поговорим о Дне мате...

Paella, Anyone? Here’s Everything You Need to Know About Ordering Food in Spanish

There is nothing more fun than partaking in a restaurant experience. That said, when it comes to speaking Spanish, sometimes getting through the basic process of ordering can be a little intimidating. This is why we have assembled a quick guide with all the basic phrases you need to know to have a stress-free meal […]