Not only the people of Spain Holiday blessed by a large number of national, there are also many accommodations for every county, city and town in Spain. For this reason, it is light, downtown to see a Spanish celebration while here on holiday . Spaniards love to party and are also very accommodating to visitors to their beautiful country. Get a drink and combine with the fun. I'm sure you will not be disappointed.
New Year(January 1)
New Year's Day is a holiday celebrated throughout Spain to welcome the year to start a new one. Each Spanish town and municipality across the country will be organized a party in the main square, accompanied typically the Plaza Mayor, often with music and fireworks. Many Spaniards celebrate the passing of years, eating 12 grapes, one for each month of the year, while each of the twelve doorbell ring, approaching the new year. This isto bring good luck, but only if all twelve grapes are eaten in time. It is not easy as it seems, bought so many grapes in a flute glass, with the last bruised and difficult to drive the field.
Three Kings Day (Jan. 6)
Christmas for children in Spain falls on January 6th, twelve days after Christmas, with the arrival of the Magi. Children place their socks outside the King to bring gifts, but onlyif you were good. naughty children have the fear of finding coal in their stockings instead of presents. On the eve of January 6th is the tradition of three men as kings and around the city I live in a colorful procession, scattering candy to all children follow with enthusiasm.
SEMANA SANTA Holy Week (March-April)
Semana Santa is a very religious time for many people in Spain and in cities large and small, processions of hooded penitentsTo wear religious symbols of Jesus and Mary, solemnly declared to sustained high streets. E 'come a very exciting and colorful experience for the participants and the thousands of people to watch the procession into the night.
The processions begin on Palm Sunday and lasts until Easter Sunday. Processions in the main cities in all regions of Spain are huge and excel in glory. Because this is a deeply religious for many Spaniards,Fireworks and excessive drinking is frowned upon.
Labor Day (March 1)
Dia del Trabajo is celebrated as a national holiday in Spain.
Ferias MONTH (April)
April is the month of exuberant Ferias in Andalucia, Sevilla keep up with what is considered the most and best in Spain. The most parties take up to two weeks with colorful processions in traditional costume, bullfights, fireworks, performances flamenco and a good start inearly morning.
San Juan (June 24)
San Juan is celebrated throughout Spain and particularly in coastal regions with bonfires on the beach all night long 23. And 'tradition to rush into the sea at midnight to wash away your sins, symbolizes the baptism of John the Baptist. And 'the only time when camping is allowed on many beaches, and celebrations last all weekend with loud music, fireworks and noise.
SANIsidro (May / June)
Each city celebrates this fantastic festival differently. Typical Spanish events will be processions, bullfights, concerts, festivals and spectacular processions of horses and decorated carts throughout the city. Traditional costumes are normally with sweets and local drinks from locals and tourists who follow the procession and played in the past gaiety. This is a great party atmosphere that lasts 2-3 days. In Nerja on the Costa del SolProcession leaves the center of town and heads towards the famous Nerja Caves, one of the most visited tourist attractions in Spain.
Corpus Christi (June)
Many large cities hold magnificent processions to celebrate the body of Christ in holy water and the consecrated host in the streets. This is a solemn and religious festival of great importance for many Spaniards.
Assumption (15 August)
Catholics observe this feast of the Assumptionthe Blessed Virgin Mary celebrates Mary's body was taken to heaven after death.
Feria de Malaga (August)
Festival in the city of Malaga on the Costa del Sol festival lasts 10 days and includes a variety of rides, processions of horses booths, selling food and wine, and spectacular fireworks the night before and the last.
All Saints (Nov. 1)
relatives to spend the day at the graves of their loved ones to remember them anddecorate with beautiful flowers.
Constitution Day (December 6)
National holiday throughout Spain in commemoration of the December 6, 1978, when the Spanish people voted in a referendum on the draft constitution and is therefore a way for the creation of a democratic system in Spain.
Immaculate Conception (Dec. 8)
At the Roman Catholic Church calendar of holy days, is now famous as a day of obligationMemory of the Immaculate Conception of Mary.
On Christmas Day (December 25)
Christmas Day is a national holiday in Spain, but not the huge commercial occasion celebrated here than in other Western cities. Children may receive a small gift on Christmas Eve (Noche Buena), as the day for presents is January 6, Epiphany, when the Three Kings come bearing gifts.
Día de Los Santos Innocents (December 28)
Similar to April Fools Day, April 1 fallsin England, this is a chance for people to play jokes with friends and usually do get away with stupid things.
If a holiday falls on a Tuesday or Thursday, will be known as a bridge, for many Spaniards to give or take the Monday or Friday off as a long weekend. Holidays falling on both Tuesday and Thursday, is commonly known as an Aqueduct, bridging both weekends together. Of course, this is a great opportunity for all datesLeaving the whole week to celebrate free. No wonder, Spaniards love to celebrate.
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