The strangest Christmas present I received this year was from my nephew, who lives in Spain.
He sent me a caganer model for my nativity display but as it is rather big, it will probably end up on my shelf of curios, in the studio.
The 'Caganer' figure is a typical Catalan image placed in the Nativity to represent joy. It is shown pooing, to symbolise fertilisation of the soil and if not included, will bring bad luck to the family who own it.
Andrew had already sent me a 'Shitting Shepherd' many years ago, which sits discreetly at the back of the scene, facing the heavenly host, so I already have that covered.
The new one is in the guise of Salvador Dali because for many celebrities, it was considered an honour to have their own caganer .
He sent me a caganer model for my nativity display but as it is rather big, it will probably end up on my shelf of curios, in the studio.
The 'Caganer' figure is a typical Catalan image placed in the Nativity to represent joy. It is shown pooing, to symbolise fertilisation of the soil and if not included, will bring bad luck to the family who own it.
Andrew had already sent me a 'Shitting Shepherd' many years ago, which sits discreetly at the back of the scene, facing the heavenly host, so I already have that covered.
The new one is in the guise of Salvador Dali because for many celebrities, it was considered an honour to have their own caganer .
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