The Making of Madrid

Fruity Christmas Special


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In this fruity festive issue, I reveal all about the history of the madroño or strawberry tree and explain why it's part of Madrid's iconography. I also delve into why Spanish people eat 12 grapes at New Year along with the bongs from the clock in Sol.

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