Christmastime at School

Happy new year, loved ones! We've been a bit busy wrapping up the holiday season, as everyone else is I'm sure. Our tiny tree is still up! The good thing about living in Spain is that the holidays end on Three Kings Day, January 6. So we have an excuse not to put things away just yet. In the meantime, here are some pictures from the last week of school for Paloma.

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As tradition, all the little ones at school are asked to come dressed as pastorets and pastoretas, or little shepherds. Here P poses outside with a cutie classmate on this cold morning.

On the last day of term, parents were invited to see the kids read a poem and sing traditional vilancicos, or Christmas carols.

Check out this coordination.

One more for good measure.

Our neighbor who often watches Mateo put out their caga tió to pose with. (Again, the caga tió is a pooping log who poops presents after days of feeding him. I know, I can't wrap my head around this still.)

Did you know Spanish kids get gifts from Santa and the Three Kings? The kings are the main gift givers though. They were invited to appear at the school and throw out candy.

Waiting patiently. Paloma poses with her Filipino sista, Chantal, the only other Filipino in her class. I admit I have a liking towards this little girl. I feel like she's my niece. ;-)

A blurry pair anticipating the kings.

And here they are ready to toss the goods!

The crowd scavenges for candy as they hit the floor.

See ya real soon!