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The Three Kings take on Santa Claus in Spain

The Spanish tradition of the Three Kings giving presents is increasingly being challenged by the Anglo-Saxon and northern European Father Christmas

By Sinikka Tarvainen  /  DPA , MADRID

Most Spanish families, however, ignore the controversy. Nearly 60 percent of them gave presents only on Jan. 6, according to a poll done in the late 1990s, but Father Christmas has gained ground since then.

“The families of most my friends give gifts on both days,” a 15-year-old girl says.

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