#26 - ๐ The Christmas Hero Who Rides A Donkey ๐ซ โ El Olentzero
Update: 2025-12-01
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Ever heard of the Basque Christmas gift-giver who replaces Santa Claus? ๐
In this episode of Basic Spanish Conversations, I talk with Aitor Pisos, a Spanish teacher from Bilbao, about Olentzero, one of northern Spainโs most unique holiday figures.
We explore who Olentzero is, why heโs connected to coal, how heโs traditionally portrayed, and the modern celebrations featuring childrenโs letters, Basque carols, and lively Christmas Eve parades.
Ready? ยกVamos!
๐ Study along with the transcript on Latin ELE's blog โฌ๏ธ
https://latinele.com/who-is-olentzero-basque-christmas/
๐ Connect with Aitor:ย
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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ElProfesorAitor
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elprofesoraitor/
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In this episode of Basic Spanish Conversations, I talk with Aitor Pisos, a Spanish teacher from Bilbao, about Olentzero, one of northern Spainโs most unique holiday figures.
We explore who Olentzero is, why heโs connected to coal, how heโs traditionally portrayed, and the modern celebrations featuring childrenโs letters, Basque carols, and lively Christmas Eve parades.
Ready? ยกVamos!
๐ Study along with the transcript on Latin ELE's blog โฌ๏ธ
https://latinele.com/who-is-olentzero-basque-christmas/
๐ Connect with Aitor:ย
Newsletter: https://subscribepage.io/ElProfesorAitor
Sitio web: https://www.elprofesoraitor.com/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ElProfesorAitor
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elprofesoraitor/
โ๏ธ Ready for your next adventure? Get ourย FREE Spanish Adventures Companion to master key phrases for common TRAVEL SITUATIONS and wow your amigos!
โค๏ธ Join our SUPPORTERS CLUB on Spreaker and access all transcripts. No strings. Cancel anytime.
If you love this podcast, help others find it! Leave a five-star review and share it with your amigos. โญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธ
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