Olentzero

While celebrating Christmas in Basque Country I’ve been introduced to Olentzero (O-len-chair-O) who is their Santa-esque figure for the holidays.

Kids from the local school came around and sang in front of the apartment…

…and at night they brought another Olentzero around the streets and sang in different parts of the town.

Oh…forget “Merry Christmas” or “Feliz Navidad.” Here, you’ll only see “Zorionak”

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1 Response to “Olentzero”


  1. 1 Ángel / zempt Jan 2nd, 2006 at 16:53

    Hello Michael! I’ve not read your blog since a long, long time ago in a galax… I wish you a happy and successful new year and remember, have a little careful (Cuidadín)!!!!

    Ahps… I tell you. I have the NES too, if you want, I can borrow you WF Wrestlemania. I supose WF doesn’t mean Wolfenbüttel, ok, but you can play with Hulk Hogan or Andre the Giant!!!

    Ok, I go, I muss take my pills.

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