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The tradition of Basque Christmas is the "Olentzero" or coal man. On Christmas Eve, throughout virtually all the towns, the figure of a shepherd or a coal man is lifted up, sitting in a basket, onto the shoulders of people who take it from house to house throughout the town or village.
The Olentzero is a coal man who comes down from the mountains to hand out chestnuts and wine, and presents for the little ones. Olentzero is a mythical Basque character, he is a messenger, a shepherd who cries out that it is Christmas time throughout all the corners of the Basque Country. But the Olentzero has also always been associated with Basque cuisine. In Salvatierra in Alava, for example, the Olentzero, who after having lived a hard life up in the mountains, comes back to his village to bring good news and at the same time to have a good feast to make up for the hunger which he has suffered.
This mythical character has a big head, a large belly and according to local traditions is capable of drinking ten "arrobas" (one arroba is about twenty-five pounds in weight) of wine. In Hondarribia apart from carrying a pipe, a capon, some eggs and a bottle of wine, he usually has a tail made of cod, and if a permanent Olentzero is erected in a village, a barbecue is usually set up next to him where sardines are handed out free of charge to the onlookers.
As it is fast approaching the end of year, Basque Tapas and Wine is now taking bookings. Basque is the perfect venue for your upcoming Christmas work party; we can cater for large groups with our traditional degustation menu paired with lovely Spanish wines. (Note for 10 or more patrons we offer only our Special Degustation Menu to help with Catering for Large Bookings. Please provide credit Card details to secure your Booking).
Christmas Degustation Menu
We have a special 8 course Degustation Set Menu for groups including a glass of sparkling rose for $55. We can accommodate groups of up to 25 guests.
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Contact: 03 9533 7044
159 Chapel st, Windsor.
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