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 ...

Massive, gilded floats carry statues of Christ and the Virgin Mary through narrow streets. Locals carry these floats as an act of faith, fulfilling family traditions and personal promises. The silence ...

In Spain, Easter is one of the most significant events of the year, with the biggest celebrations taking place during Holy Week — known locally as Semana Santa. But what exactly happens during Semana ...