A ceramic figurine called 'caganer' of Fernando Alonso on show at the Santa Llucia Fair. Statuettes of well-known people defecating are a strong Christmas tradition in Catalonia, dating back to the 18th century. Catalonians hide caganers in Christmas Nativity scenes and invite friends to find them. The figures symbolize fertilization, hope and prosperity for the coming year, Barcelona, December 22, 2009
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