Barcelona: The Magical Pooping Log of Xmas

E34

December 15, 2020

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Traditions are often strange, and in this week’s special Xmas episode of Passport, Neil and Andrés explore one of the most unusual Christmas traditions found in Catalonia—Caga Tió, the "Pooping Log." In Catalonia, Christmas isn’t about Santa; it’s about a two-foot log with a face, named Caga Tió, that children beat with sticks to encourage[...]

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Traditions are often strange, and in this week’s special Xmas episode of Passport, Neil and Andrés explore one of the most unusual Christmas traditions found in Catalonia—Caga Tió, the "Pooping Log." In Catalonia, Christmas isn’t about Santa; it’s about a two-foot log with a face, named Caga Tió, that children beat with sticks to encourage it to poop out presents. This episode delves into Catalonia's history and culture, which is distinct from the rest of Spain, with the help of guests Sergi Del Bas and historian Dani Cortijo. Neil and Dre don their scatological detective hats to understand how this unique tradition emerged and what it reveals about Catalonian culture.

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