Culture

​ Culture:

The main language in Spain is Castillian Spanish. Other languages are Catalan, Basque (Euskera), and Galacian. Spain does not have an established religion. 90% of citizens are Roman Catholic. Other religions are Protestants, Jews, and Muslims. In 1970 freedom of religion was granted. Before 1970 everyone was Roman Catholic.


 * I love you || Te Amo ||
 * Happy Birthday || feliz cumpleaÃ±os ||
 * Good Evening || buonas noches ||
 * How do you do || camo esta usted ||
 * Spain || Espana ||

Each different city/region has a different festival usually honoring a patron saint. Most festivals are held in the summer. Some activities are processions, fireworks, bullfights, amusement attractions, dances, and the wearing of regional costumes. Festivals, as know as to spaniards // fiestas, // are considered as holidays. Many people in Spain wait very eagerly for the festivals to happen, and plan them well in advance. Other holidays are, New Years Day, the day of the Three Kings, Holy Week, Easter, Labor Day, National Day, All Saints' Day, Constitution Day, Immaculate Conception, and Christmas.

Food that is very common in Spain is fresh vegetables, meat, eggs, chicken, and fish. Fried foods are usually cooked in olive oil. (Spain's capital, Madrid, is known for making olive oil and it's many vineyards.) Spain is the largest producer of olive oil. Spaniards go grocery shopping everyday!

Whether you are a vegeterian or meataterian you will think this video is very yummy!! Watch this video as award-winning cookbook author Paulette Mitchell on a tour of a food market in Barcelona! media type="youtube" key="CxZ_oehVsGE" height="340" width="560"