Weird Catalan Tradition 🪵🎄 Caga Tió, also known as Tió de Nadal, is a Catalan tradition, originating from the region of Catalonia in Spain. It is a unique Christmas custom that differs from the typical traditions found in other parts of Spain. In this tradition, children take care of a wooden log with a painted face and a traditional Catalan hat (called Caga Tió) throughout December, "feeding" it daily. On Christmas Eve, they beat the log with sticks while singing special songs to make it "poo

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The Story Behind El Tio de Nadal – The Catalan ‘Poop Log’ - ConvoSpanish

On Christmas Day, kids in Spain thrash a log until it 'poos' out presents