Sunday, December 11, 2011

Random Christmas Fact #11 - Swing Sets

Park in Alcala de Henares (our town)


A custom peculiar to Spain is that of "swinging." Sings are set up throughout the courtyards and young people swing to the accompaniment of songs and laughter.   It is believed that swinging at solstice time (December 22) evokes an ancient desire in the sun to 'swing' higher in the sky.







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