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Write me a 5 sentence short informational paraghraph about Tio De Nadal the spanish tradition

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Tió de Nadal (also called Caga Tió) is a traditional Catalan Christmas custom centered on a decorated wooden log kept in homes in the run-up to Christmas. Families "feed" the log with small treats and cover it with a blanket to keep it warm, and on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day children beat the log with sticks while singing a special song commanding it to "poop" out gifts and sweets. The ritual combines playfulness and communal celebration, and the log is often given a painted face, little legs, and sometimes a hat, making it a familiar household character. Originating from ancient pagan winter fertility rituals tied to good harvests and prosperity, the Tió de Nadal has been adapted over centuries into a family-centered seasonal custom across Catalonia, the Balearic Islands, and parts of Aragón and Valencia. Today it remains popular in Catalan-speaking areas, with variations that include larger presents hidden elsewhere and adults overseeing the spectacle to make sure children enjoy the surprise.