The following is not a joke:

In Catalunya, the part of Spain that includes Barcelona, people give caganers as gifts. The translation is little shi--ers. These figurines are usually public figures. So if you are there for Christmas, this would make a most unusual souvenir or gift.

https://www.google.com/search?q=caga...w=1536&bih=686

There is so much to be learned from travel.

I take it you haven't been to Fallas in Valencia... The love to skewer public figures. This is typical throughout Spain, including Cataluyna.

I have not been to Fallas, but Robert have you seen caganers in areas other than Catalunya?

Fabulous!

IMD, if I recall these caganers are often included in crèche arrangements.

LateDay

There are a couple buried in the accompanying images.

I've only seen them in Valencia and French Catalunya at Christmas time, where it is a long standing tradition. And yes, they are found in crèches, usually off to the side.

They are not a "long standing tradition in French Catalunya". It is only 2 years ago that a Catalan company started to make them specifically for the French market and to export them. Right now there are only 2 shops selling them in Perpignan and the choice is limited. When we want one, we go to Figueres

That's a long way to go for a little caganer!

I recently saw them on a travel program. I did not realize they also had a little deposit behind them. I'll look for them this June in Valencia.

They are usually harder to find out of season. Unlike other Christmas trinkets, I know of no Caganer Market.

"That's a long way to go for a little caganer!"
A little over half an hour by car !

Spent almost an hour to see if I could find anyone i personally know or have met including IMDonehere among the figurines, to no avail.

Do you know if they will make dolls from photographs we can send them?

For the benefit of the world, my Caganer is not to be found on the page of images. As far as making a doll from the photographs, I think your wife might be concerned on many levels.

More Catalan crap.