1.Caganers Catalonia, Spain A caganer is a figurine of a Catalan peasant in a red hat, in the posture of defecating. El caganer, literally meaning"the crapper" has been a part of Christmas tradition in Spain since the 18th century. People like to hide caganer figurines in Christmas nativity scenes and invite children to find them. The tradition is also found in Portugal and some parts of Italy.