Spain is located in southwest Europe. Spain’s official name is Reino de Espana,
which means, “Kingdom of Spain.” The capitol of Spain is Madrid, which is
the largest populated city in the country. Barcelona is the second largest city
in Spain, which also is greatly populated. Official language spoken is Castilian
Spanish, others – Catalan, Galician, and Basque. The majority of Spanish
religion is 97% Roman Catholicism, others i.e. Protestantism Islam &
Judaism. Their currency is Spanish Peseta. A historical overview of Spain,
happened in 1588, when Spain attempted to invade England; generally known as the
Spanish Armada. King Philip led the Spaniards. Unsuccessfully, Spain was
defeated. Spanish clothing today, is much similar to America’s fashions and
trends. Trends in the U.S. probably won’t reach Europe until next year, or the
other way around. Speaking of time differences, there is a nine-hour difference
from California’s Pacific Standard Time. And, the time frame from which they
eat dinner, and close their businesses is about a 2 or 3 hour difference from
our time frame. Spain celebrates a few different holidays than Americans do.
They celebrate “The Annunciation Day,” which is celebrated on March 25th,
and it’s when Mary was told that she would give to the Son of God. Another
holiday that is celebrated is “Three Kings Day,” which is when they
celebrate the coming of the three kings. They don’t celebrate Christmas. Three
Kings Day is like Christmas to them, they receive gifts, and go to the kings to
ask them what they want for Three Kings Day, just like we ask Santa Claus for
Christmas. It is celebrated on January 5th & 6th. Spanish foods include
boar: it’s a salty ham, and it’s served in paper thin slices; they eat a lot
of fish & a lot of seafood; they eat lots of fruit, and a lot of organic
foods. Living conditions in Spain are very warm and most rainfall proceeds in
Northern Spain. Their architecture, new and organic, is very unique in its
structure and texture. Spanish entertainment and recreation i.e. festivals &
bullfighting. Festivals always begin with a mass and are followed by music,
dancing, poetry, and singing. Spain is very popular for the instrument: the
flamenco guitar & others are tambourine, and the gaita (a kind of bagpipe).
Bullfighting is a very entertaining and popular sport in Spain. It is very
entertaining because the intensity in the bullfighters and bravery is very
appreciated and acknowledged in Spain.