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Fira de Santa Llucia
Dating from 1786, the Fira de Santa Llucia is a Christmas fair held every December outside Barcelona Cathedral. Around 300 market stalls sell seasonal goodies, while nativity scenes, musical parades and exhibitions add to the fun.
A much-loved feature of this festival is the giant caga tió, a huge, smiley-faced "log". Much like a Mexican piŇanta, the caga tió drops out, or 'caga' ('craps'), presents when kids beat it with a stick.
The caga tió is a character in Catalan mythology relating to Christmas tradition and many families keep one in their homes during the festive season (small versions are on sale at the Fira de Santa Llucia's market).
When: 3 - 23 Dec 2010 (annual)
Where: Barcelona Cathedral
cost: Free