
Caganer - Wikipedia
A Caganer (Catalan pronunciation: [kəɣəˈne]) is a figurine depicted in the act of defecation appearing in nativity scenes in Catalonia and neighbouring areas such as Andorra, Valencia, …
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What Is the Caganer, the 'Defecating' Catalan Christmas Figurine?
May 10, 2018 · The caganer is a regular feature of nativity scenes here in Catalunya, where he is believed to have started to appear around the early 18th century.
Catalonia’s beloved scatological Christmas custom - BBC
Dec 17, 2018 · The caganer – literally ‘defecator’ – is a staple of Christmas in Catalonia in north-east Spain. The traditional figure depicts a peasant wearing black trousers, a white shirt and …
Caganer — the strangest, most scatological part of Catalan …
Dec 24, 2014 · At first blush, the caganer might seem sacrilegious. But think about it: what’s irreverent about the act of shitting, which is an inescapable and necessary part of life for …
There's a Pooping Man in the Catalan Nativity Scene
Jun 7, 2024 · The Catalan Nativity scene includes a statue of a person pooping, known as "el caganer." The tradition of the caganer dates back at least two centuries in Catalonia, Spain. …
THE TRUE STORY OF CAGANER
Caganer, a man of humble origins, a true Catalan peasant, lived many years ago. That is why he is always represented with the typical clothing and accessories of the peasants of Catalonia: …
The Caganer Christmas Tradition - DailyArt Magazine
Dec 24, 2024 · The caganer, literally meaning “the defecator,” is one of the most characteristic figures in Catalan Christmas imagery. It represents a person defecating in the open air with …
The Pooper (El caganer) - Visit Catalonia
El caganer, which translates to "the pooper" in English, is a small figurine depicted in the act of defecation. This unique character has been a part of Catalan nativity scenes, known as …
Caganer | Cultura Popular | Ajuntament de Barcelona
The caganer, literally the "crapper" or the "shitter", is one of the most popular and characteristic figures in the pessebre, the Catalan nativity scene. A pragmatic counterpoint to the mystique …