Christmas in Spain

Marzipan is a confection consisting primarily of sugar and almond meal (ground almonds), sometimes augmented with almond oil or extract.

a type of cake associated with Epiphany or Mardi Gras

A Caganer () is a figurine depicted in the act of defecation appearing in nativity scenes in Catalonia and neighbouring areas such as Andorra, Valencia, Balearic Islands, and Northern Catalonia (in southern France). It is most popular and widespread in these areas, but can also be found in other areas of Spain (Murcia) and Portugal.

Turrón (), torró ( / ) or torrone () is a Mediterranean nougat confection, typically made of honey, sugar, and egg white, with toasted almonds or other nuts, and usually shaped either into a rectangular tablet or a round cake. Turrón is usually eaten as a dessert food around Christmas in Spain and Italy.

Yule log in catalan Christmas tradition

thumb|Polvorón on its paper wrapper thumb|Mantecados (not polvorones) and their traditional wrappers

thumb|185px|A figure of Olen being carried through the streets of Barakaldo Olentzero (, sometimes Olentzaro or Olantzaro and Olenchero) is a character in Basque Christmas tradition. According to Basque traditions, Olentzero comes to town late at night on 24 December to drop off presents for children. In some places he arrives later, for example in Ochagavía – Otsagabia on the 27th and in Ermua on the 31st.

national Christmas lottery in Spain

Christmas tradition

Spanish and Southern France pastry, traditionally eaten to celebrate Epiphany, with an oval shape and decorated with figs, quinces, cherries, or dried and candied fruits