Catalonia Spain facts
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Nativity scenes in Catalonia Spain, often feature a Caganer, a figurine of a man defecating.
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In Catalonia (Spain), a widespread tradition exists in which a smiley-faced piece of wood called "Shitting Log" poops out presents on Christmas.
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The president of France also holds the title of Prince of Andorra, a small country between Spain and France. He shares this title with his co-prince, the Bishop of Catalonia, Spain.
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There is a family in Catalonia, Spain that has a paternal genetic lineage generally only found among Australian aborigines and South Asians.
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There is a Guild of Artisan Churro Makers located in the Catalonia region of Spain.
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Catalonia is having a independence from Spain vote in October
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The "negro of Banyoles" (Catalan: negre de Banyoles), a controversial piece of taxidermy of a member of the San, which used to be a major attraction in the Darder Museum of Banyoles (Catalonia, Spain).
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About a "caganer" - a small, pooping figure often found squatting in the corner of Christmas nativity scenes in Catalonia, Spain. Dating back to the early 18th century, his fecal droppings were a symbol of wealth and the promise of a productive new year.
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In protest of Franco's ban of all symbols of Catalan nationalism Johan Cruyff flew back to the Netherlands when his son was born to name him Jordi (after the patron saint of Catalonia). The name Jordi was banned in Spain at the time. This contributed to his status of hero in Catalonia.
