Travel to Spain for holidays
Spain is filled with celebrations. Almost every day, a religious holiday or historical event in the Spanish culture is observed. The most common is the Roman Catholic religion, and most events have a basis in religion. Depending on when and where you travel, you have a great opportunity to see a street festival or procession.
Holidays in Spain
Good Friday Friday before Easter is a very important event in Spain. Many cities, large and small, celebrate this festival with a procession or a party. There are laws to back the crucifixion and Easter events.
Good Friday is the second Sunday of Easter importance. On Easter Sunday, the resurrection of Jesus is commemorated throughout the country, in towns near and far, in bustling cities and small towns.
In late spring, the feast of Corpus Christi (The Body of Christ ") is another reason for religious observance. The Catholic sacrament of the Eucharist is celebrated, and there are events across the country that commemorate this. This event falls on the first Sunday after Trinity.
La Fiesta de San Juan is celebrated on June 24. To prepare, bonfires and burning effigies. The most widely held belief that people have is that if you jump over the fire three times, cleansed of sins and cure any disease. This day is celebrated differently around the country, with festivals taking place that are unique to each area.
Fall and winter
Columbus Day, observed on October 12, is also the National Holiday of Spain or Hispanic Day. Honors Christopher Columbus and observes his discovery of the Americas in 1492. You will find a variety of celebrations throughout the country.
All Saints Day in November first. This feast celebrates the Catholic saints and martyrs by the offer made by the people of Spain. Don Juan Tenorio is traditionally the game today.
December 6 is Constitution Day, this day notes the transition of Spain to democracy. This is a great national holiday observed.
January 6 marks the end of the Christmas celebrations. This day celebrates the Epiphany, the day the wise men visited the baby Jesus. It is also known as El Dia de Los Reyes, or "El Dia de los Reyes." According to Spanish lore, the three kings represented Arabia, Africa and Europe. Many towns across Spain to observe this festival with processions and festivals.
This deeply Catholic nation celebrates religious holidays with much fanfare.
