Rural atmosphere reigns in Santo Tomás festivity, which is the day that marks the start of Christmas time. Many towns in the Basque Country celebrate this special day. Mostly in  San Sebastián, Bilbao, Azpeitia, Lekeitio, Errenteria, Irun, Hondarribia, Usurbil and Arrasate/Mondragón. Most towns celebrate it on December 21st. In Arrasate/Mondragón, where it also takes place on the 22nd and they named it as “Santamasak”.

No doubt Santo Tomás attracts thousands of people every year. All of them are willing to taste all sorts of remarkable products. For instance, chorizo (food encompassing several types of pork sausage), talo (typical Basque food similar to the traditional tortilla of Central America, made of corn flour and water), and cider. Cheese, txakoli, doughnuts, honey, sweets, fruit, vegetables and handicrafts will also be at the clients’ disposal. Furthermore, the fair will have many exhibitions on farm animals and will give the chance to observe pigs and hens. Music is also protagonist on Santo Tomás day. Bertsolaris (singers of bertsos), trikitilaris (players of trikitixa), txalapartaris (players of txalaparta) and several bands will liven up the atmosphere.

Moreover, the little ones will have fun with a wide range of games and activities that have been especially arranged for them and Basque DMCs can be there with your groups to enjoy a better Christmas in the Basque Country.

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