Christmas traditions in Mallorca

We just love this time of the year! In November the Christmas lightening gets officially turned on in Palma and the island starts having this very special feel and magic facing Christmas time. Kids are the ones enjoying it the most and adults can’t help but loving the fact that the little ones are turning their selves into the Christmas magic.

Every country has its own history, culture and, of course, traditions and Spain and specifically Mallorca aren’t the exception. This is why we would like to share with all of you what we do and which traditions we follow this time of the year on the island.

Christmas traditions in Mallorca

After Christmas’ Eve, on the 24th and having lunch with the family on the 25th, one of things here in Mallorca is that the 26th of December is also a holiday. This means even more nice food and drinks, spending some serious family time and letting the children play with their new toys for another extra day. We’ve got three full days to enjoy shared moments and extend the Christmas magical feel a little bit!

Another important Majorcan tradition takes place on New Year’s Eve. We are talking about the lucky grapes. This tradition obliges everyone to eat 12 grapes at the same time as the clock is striking to welcome the new year with good luck. In addition to being a superstition that every Majorcan believes in, it is also a fun moment of the night, as you don’t really have much time to eat and swallow 12 grapes! 

Moving on, one of the most important dates on the calendar is the 5th of January. On the eve before the Three Kings pay a visit to every kids’ home, a spectacular parade takes place in Palma and a couple of other cities. No questions asked, the Three Kings parade in Palma is the one that is worth enjoying, as the Three Kings arrive to the city’s port escorted by a long and varied crowd of floats bringing joy (and Candy) to the children waiting impatient on the streets. This is a magical time for families in Palma and we would definitely recommend you to be a part of it if you’re around!