Angélica Jódar del Álamo is undoubtedly a restless soul. She is a telecommunications engineer who gave her career a 180 degree turn by completing a Master's Degree in Tourism and Gastronomy at the Basque Culinary Center.

Angélica Jódar del Álamo, content creator

Currently, she is dedicated to communication in different media, discovering secrets, interesting people, places, restaurants and jewels of our land with her blog Comer de Lujo. In addition to having participated as a professional jury in various contests such as Gurmé Cádiz, Chef Sierra de Cádiz or different gastronomic routes, she is a content creator for her followers on social networks.

First of all Angélica, thank you very much for wanting to be part of the pages of our blog, it is a pleasure for us. We know that the holidays are synonymous with good food and you will surely be especially busy. We would like to know what meaning these holidays have for you.

How are these holidays traditionally celebrated in your house?

Christmas is an excuse to remember that your friends and family are with you, and how nice it is to feel the warmth of affection. And for my mother it's time to bring out her collection of more than 100 of her nativity scenes (whenever I go on a trip I bring her one as a souvenir). As in most Spanish homes, Christmas is celebrated around a table.

Part of the liturgy is to cook with my mother that afternoon and as a tradition, she always organized the tray of nougats and sweets. Although on occasion I have changed all this for the bikini, when I was traveling I have spent them in Australia.

Of course, another tradition is gifts: those whims that only the Magi know how to hit. Gifts selected with care to make you vibrate in a special way.

And speaking of gifts, what role do they play for you?

Gifts have a special importance twice: for the one who gives it and for the one who receives it. The illusion of giving and the surprised faces when you see that you have succeeded are priceless. In addition, investigating before what can outline a smile to whom we give it to, asking questions in a hidden way, is a lot of fun.

I like to give things and experiences that last over time and I also really appreciate when they give me gifts and how they have tried to find out what would make me excited.

I fondly remember a family tradition and that is that at my grandparents' house, when we were little, we had a special permit from the Three Wise Men, so that they would leave us a present on December 24, on the way to see baby Jesus, and when they returned from adoring him, they already left us the rest of the gifts.

We know that you really like jewelry, have you had the opportunity to make the letter of the Three Wise Men for you and your loved ones?

Of course! For my mother I have chosen a timeless classic, a short Riviere choker in white gold with diamonds.

Short Riviere choker in white gold with diamonds that Angélica Jódar del Álamo gave to her mother

Riviere short choker, white gold with diamonds.

For my partner, a sailing lover, a Diver-style sports watch that can be submerged since he is a sailing lover. I have chosen the watch Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean 600 M for its versatility.

Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean 600 M, watch proposed by Angélica Jódar to give away at Christmas

Clock Omega, sporty style.

For a friend I would choose some earrings from the lempic collectionto. It is a super wearable collection in any of its versions but I prefer the Moritz earrings for their diamonds accompanying rose gold, malachite and onyx.

Long earrings from the collection Lempicka, a gift proposed by Angélica Jódar for the Christmas holidays

collection earrings Lempicka, made in rose gold, with malachite, onyx and diamonds.

For my nephew, a youthful watch with an original style that does not go unnoticed. Bell and Ross is certainly a brand that more than meets that description. For him I have chosen the BR 03 Blue Steel, an automatic watch with a very modern dial.

Bell and Ross BR 03 Blue Steel watch, an automatic watch with a modern dial

Bell and Ross BR 03 Blue Steel watch, a modern and contemporary automatic watch with a blue dial.

And for me, who have behaved very well this year, these earrings from the Italian firm Nanis, elegant, perfect for every day. With the addition that if I feel like longer ones, they are convertible by adding the gold links!

Earrings from the Italian firm Nanis proposed by Angélica Jódar del Álamo as a Christmas gift

Nanis signature earrings, customizable length by adding more links.

Thank you very much AngelicaWe are very happy that you have shared your family experiences of this time so endearing that is Christmas. We hope to see you soon and, in the meantime, we will continue to follow your trail of gastronomic recommendations.