Santa Semana—or Holy Week—in Spain is a big, BIG deal. Started in the 1600’s as a way for the “common folk” to understand and participate in religion, today, the Holy Week events have been declared ...
Easter in Spain goes far beyond chocolate eggs and bunnies. It's a solemn yet vibrant commemoration of the Passion, Death, and Resurrection of Jesus Christ, celebrated with the grandeur and dedication ...
In a country defined by deep inequalities and cultural divisions, the Semana Santa celebration plays a key role in forging national identity.