Christmas in Spain is a time of food and festivities. The 24th brings the lit lamps and wonder of Nochebuena as families gather for feasts huddled around Nativity scenes. The following Christmas Day's Navidad continues celebrations with church visits and present giving.

The dishes that Spaniards delight in come Christmastime:

Christmas Turkey with Truffles or Pavo Trufado de Navidad
Catalan Nougat or Turron
Twelfth Night Bread or Roscon de Reyes
Christmas Nut Cups or Pastel de Navidad
Almond-Lemon Macaroons or Almendrados
Andalusian Rice Salad or Ensalada de Arroz
Catalonian Stew or Escudella
Almond Cookies or Polvorones
Spanish Christmas Cookies or Mantecados
Grilled Shrimp or Gambas a la Plancha