Monday December 16, Ms. Temple's Spanish classes sang a song, "smashed" logs and had candy came out of them! The Caga Tió comes from the northern part of Spain and from the tradition of burning a special log during the winter solstice. Long ago someone put a face on the log and the tradition evolved from there.
"I enjoy all parts of this tradition," exclaimed Temple. "I do want to make sure my students know it isn't a universal tradition throughout the Hispanic world. It is only celebrated in the northern part of Spain.
"My favorite part of the Caga Tió tradition is helping the students take care of the Caga Tió for several classes before it "poops" out the candy and presents. They had to keep the Caga Tió logs warm with hats and a blanket, feed them fruit and nuts and give them water."
