The 2000 version stars Jim Carrey as The Grinch, a green creature who hates Christmas and wants to steal all the presents to annoy the whole town. As in the animated version, Carrey's Grinch manages to steal Christmas but ends up discovering the true meaning of the holiday thanks to a kind-hearted little girl.

The light and funny tone of Jim Carrey's version will make you want to learn more about Christmas and Spanish vocabulary.

Operación regalo (Arthur Christmas) (2011)

The next Christmas movie in Spanish is Operación regalo (Arthur Christmas), an animated film that you can watch dubbed into Spanish, perfect for the little ones. The story tells the life of Arthur Claus, Santa's youngest son, whose mission is to deliver a forgotten gift before Christmas is over.

An exciting adventure, full of humor and fast-paced dialogues that will help you develop your listening comprehension in Spanish. The vocabulary in this movie is related to Christmas, presents and family values.

El expreso Polar (Polar Express) (2004)

A Christmas movie that has conquered everyone is El expreso Polar or Polar Express. This story is dubbed into Spanish and designed for an intermediate level. It tells the story of a skeptical boy who boards a magical train to the North Pole. There, he discovers the importance of believing in Christmas.

The vocabulary of this story is perfect for learning about travel, emotions and Christmas landscapes in Spanish.

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Christmas is just around the corner and what better time of the year to watch movies at home, in good company and with a warm drink. Because Christmas is a time for cold weather, gifts and Spanish Christmas meal, but also to spend time with the family watching Spanish Christmas movies by the fire (if you are lucky and have a fireplace at home).

So, donQuijote brings you the best Christmas movies in Spanish, original from Spain or dubbed in Spanish, so you can improve your knowledge, vocabulary and, even if you are on vacation, you can continue learning Spanish in Spain.

You can read this article also in Spanish.

La leyenda de Klaus (The Legend of Klaus) (2019)

Let start with an innovative animated film directed by Sergio Pablos which, although it is also in English, you can practice and watch La Leyenda de Klaus in its Spanish version.

This Spanish Christmas movie reinvents the origin of Santa Claus and follows the story of a half-hearted letter carrier who is sent to a remote island. There, the letter carrier befriends a toymaker and, if you want to know how it ends… you'll have to watch it for yourself!

The Spanish version is intended for an intermediate level, but the quality of the animation and the emotional touch of the story will make you want to learn more Spanish. It is ideal for improving vocabulary related to values such as generosity, kindness and, of course, Christmas.

El Grinch (2018)

Another Christmas classic is El Grinch. Of this curious character, not at all fond of Christmas parties, there are many versions and different movies. Today we bring you two versions, so you can choose the one you like the most, both adaptations of the classic tale “How the Grinch stole Christmas” by Dr. Seuss.

The first version is an animated Christmas movie in Spanish, from 2018 and produced by the same studio of movies such as Despicable Me or The Minions. This film is characterized by a vibrant and colorful animation, which follows the story of The Grinch and his mission to steal Christmas from a village, Whoville. A more emotional and humorous approach than previous versions of the story.

Its simple and clear language, its familiar and emotional dialogues, as well as the Christmas vocabulary and positive Spanish expressions you will learn with this movie, are perfect for this holiday season.

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Polvorones and mantecados are the next best known for melting in the mouth and having a unique flavor. As well as marzipans, almond figurines that are molded and lightly baked.

And, of course, to close these celebrations, you cannot miss the cava, cider or champagne. Although in some houses you can find homemade Christmas punch, based on egg, milk, sugar, rum, cinnamon and nutmeg.

Are you looking forward to Christmas? Dare to experience a different Christmas and learn Spanish in Spain with donQuijote. You will be able to improve your language skills, experience first-hand the Christmas celebrations and taste the different Spanish Christmas dishes to let your palate fall in love with them.

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Carrilleras al vino tinto (flesh of the jaw in red wine). This meat is very tender and mellow when cooked over low heat. Although it takes longer to prepare than other meat dishes, they are delicious. Its ingredients are pork or beef flesh of the jaw, red wine, onion, carrot, garlic, meat stock, tomato, flour and olive oil.

Rodaballo al horno (baked turbot). If you are more of a fish lover, this is firm, tasty and perfect for its natural flavor. Elegance and delicacy in a dish with turbot, potatoes, onion, garlic, dry white wine and fish stock.

Rape en salsa verde (monkfish in green sauce). Another white fish with firm, juicy flesh and a mild flavor. Its appearance is very peculiar and combines perfectly with the Christmas holidays. It is simple to cook: you place a bed of potatoes, make a sauce with garlic, parsley, dry white wine and fish stock, and the monkfish on top of the potatoes with this sauce on top. You can also serve it with clams.

Spanish Christmas desserts

Finally, and better known than the main dishes, the Spanish Christmas desserts.

The main one, which is a must in every house, is the turrón (nougat). The most famous nougat is from Jijona, Alicante, and has two varieties: soft and hard. The classic one is usually made of almonds, honey, sugar and egg white. Although some of the most famous and demanded ones also contain chocolate.

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Pulpo a la gallega (Galician style octopus). Although you may think it is only eaten in Galicia because of its name, octopus is a very popular dish all over Spain. Originally from Galicia, this starter consists of cooked octopus, potatoes, olive oil and paprika.

Gulas. Another very famous starter in Spanish Christmas dinners. Gulas is pan-fried with a little garlic and chili peppers (if you like it spicy), garnished with parsley and ready!

Main Spanish Christmas dishes

As in any home, these vary according to family tradition and the tastes of the diners. These are the most common:

Sopa de marisco (seafood soup). An intense broth, with sofrito and fresh seafood. It contains shrimps, mussels, clams, hake or monkfish, tomato, onion, garlic and fish fumet.

Cardo con almendras. This recipe is more typical of northern Spain. Its ingredients are fresh or canned thistle, almonds, garlic, flour, milk and poultry stock.

Crema de almendras (almond cream). A soft and comforting option to take between the starters and the first course that triumphs in many Spanish homes. It is a cream of ground almonds, poultry broth, milk, toasted bread and garlic.

Cordero asado (roast lamb). One of the most popular Spanish Christmas dishes in any Spanish home. The lamb is roasted slowly in the oven to make the meat tender. All you need is a leg or shoulder of lamb, garlic, rosemary, white wine, olive oil and salt.

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