If you've never spent Christmas in Andalucia before, then you're in for a treat. From the joyous musical specialities of the season, to festive decorations both traditional and contemporary, it is a great time to be in southern Spain. Eat, drink and be merry - and dance round a bonfire in a pagan ritual, if you're really lucky.

• Fact 1 - CHRISTMAS CAROLS, ANDALUZ STYLE
  SEASONAL SONGS: Villancicos, zambombas, and other musical offerings
• Fact 2 - GRAPES OF NOCHEVIEJA
  MIDNIGHT EXPRESS an unmissable fruity New Year's Eve tradition in Spain
• Fact 3 - DIY ANDALUCIAN CHRISTMAS
  DIY ANDALUCIAN CHRISTMAS: Everything you need to make your house into a genuine seasonal Andaluz home
• Fact 4 - BABY JESUS IN A MANGER
  BELEN (NOT ESTEBAN): The holy family, the animals, the shepherds - and the man having a poop
• Fact 5 - FIRE FESTIVALS
  BURNING BRIGHT: Festive fire festivals in Andalucia