In the center of Spain there is a tiny village called Villar
de Corneja. (The name might mean “crow,” or it may refer to someone with dark
hair.) The 2003 census said it had a population of 86, but there are fewer than
50 people live there now. The average age is 75. Villar de Corneja is
known for its peaceful atmosphere and quaint rural traditions. The tradition I
find most appealing is the way they celebrate the New Year. As the clock strikes
twelve, they raise a glass and toast the year that is coming and the year that
is going. Lots of places do that. But these people don’t celebrate at midnight;
they do it at noon. That way all the villagers get to bed on time. It’s much
more sensible than what happens here. Our neighbors started shooting off
fireworks three nights ago, and they’re nowhere near done. Happy New Year!
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