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English Language Broadcast - A tiny tree with a big meaning: "We can compete with Vigo" - 21/12/23


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In a previous broadcast we told you about the extravagant Christmas display in the north-western city of Vigo, which includes a 44 meter-tall Christmas tree. But did you know that the tallest Christmas tree in Spain is located in the city of Cartes, in the region of Cantabria? It's 65 meters tall, and goes to show how much competition there is between Spain's many town halls to have the tallest tree for the season. However, a few citizens of a Galician town have tired of this competition, and want to remember the real meaning of Christmas, which is found in the smallest things. Neighbours of Vilagarcia de Arousa gathered together to put up what is now the smallest Christmas tree in Spain. On this broadcast we tell you all about this tiny tree with Pedro Falcón, member of the board of the Neighours Association Breogán de O Piñeiriño. We also bring you another story about a small Christmas tree that went viral a few years ago and has secured its place in one of the most important squares of the city of Ávila and in the local's hearts: "el árbol chico del chico". Later, we tell you about a very original twist on a typical Spanish tradition: the nativity scene, but made with Playmobil. And we finish this broadcast revisiting another Christmas tradition: the yearly Christmas lotery.
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