Misa de Gallo
If you are spending Christmas in Spain, then don’t miss out on one of the most celebrated religious events of the year - Misa de Gallo (Mass of the Cockeril). The country celebrates the birth of Christ with midnight masses throughout the country on Christmas Eve when it is said the cock crowed as Jesus was born. For the best experience, head for the largest churches in town. The most beautiful of the candlelight services is said to be held at the monastery of Montserrat near Barcelona.
