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Discover the Fascinating (and Surprising!) Traditions of Semana Santa in Spain’s Holy Week Celebrations
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 ...
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The colourful processions of the Semana Santa in Spain
Holy Week, known locally as Semana Santa, occurs during the last week of Lent. Hundreds of Catholic groups take part in traditional processions to honour the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus ...