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Why is the medal of Our Lady of Pilar given to a baby, who gives it at the christening, how to wear it safely during the first few years, and which one to choose.

Why is the medal of Our Lady of Mount Carmel given to a baby, who gives it at the baptism, how to wear it safely during the first few years, and which one to choose.

Where to buy a beautiful, well-made medal of Our Lady of El Pilar, whether you are in Zaragoza or not: what to look for before choosing, what makes ours special, and how they are delivered to your home.

Where to buy a beautiful, well-made Our Lady of Mount Carmel medal: what to look for before choosing, what makes ours special, and how they arrive at your door, gift-wrapped.

Gold, frankincense, and myrrh: the gifts of the Magi were not chosen at random. Each holds a meaning that remains alive every January 6th in Spanish homes. The meaning of each gift Gold recognized Jesus's royalty; frankincense, used in worship, his divine nature; and myrrh, used for embalming, foretold his future passion. Melchior, Caspar, and Balthazar also represent the different peoples of the world coming to worship the newborn. A tradition that continues to grow At Khartes Madrid, we design and make by hand, here in Spain, medals that are meant to be much more than jewelry: they are a...

Setting up the nativity scene is one of Spain's most beloved Christmas traditions, inherited from Saint Francis of Assisi, who staged the first living Nativity scene in 1223. Mystic Nativity, Sandro Botticelli, 1500 (Wikimedia Commons, public domain) The main figures The Baby Jesus, Mary, and Joseph form the center of every nativity scene, surrounded by the ox and the donkey who, according to tradition, warmed the newborn with their breath. The shepherds represent the humble people who were the first to come and worship Him, while the Magi, who are usually placed slightly apart until January 6, symbolize all the...