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As was said previously, life in the town revolved around the field and the church,
and many of the people’s most pleasing memories are precisely about how these holidays
were celebrated. In continuation I will take each one of them and I will give a
description, taking into account the information I received from the interviews, videos,
photos and written material.
Christmas has been celebrated in many different ways. Some years with
abundance, others with simplicity. This is one of the holidays that the town’s people
most remember with happiness and nostalgia. There are many anecdotes, many
memories, many smiles and also some tears when remembering those that are no longer
here. But we will see what it is that makes Christmas Christmas in Ciadoncha.
Nativity scene in the church. 2005
Photo Lucia Varona.
To begin with, I must talk about how cold it is during this time of year. It is a
cold in Burgos that penetrates the bones and makes the people want to be close to one
another, close to the warmth of the home. But not only from the physical fire but also
from that kind of warmth that can only be found with family.
Every year they make it possible to be together, even though each time they see
that there are more houses that remain closed during this time. For the elders it is very
difficult to pass the winter in the town. The houses are not conditioned well to be able to
warm themselves in a manner that is efficient and economic.
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