Spain is a federation, in this country there are 9 national holidays, in each region there are many local ones that can be celebrated at different times. Public holidays in Spain can be divided into state and religious. The word "fiesta" (holiday) - a favorite word among the Spaniards, means folk festivities and fun.
Variety of holidays in Spain
The national holidays of Spain include:
- New Year (01.01);
- Easter (in March or April) is celebrated for 2 days;
- Labor Day (01.05);
- Ascension of Mary the Virgin (15.08);
- National Day of Spain (12.10);
- All Saints' Day (01.11);
- Constitution Day (6.12);
- The Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary (8.12);
- Christmas (25.12).
In every region of Spain, a variety of unusual holidays are celebrated, almost uninterrupted. They are accompanied by competitions, colorful processions. In February, a carnival is held in many cities of Spain. The parade procession is held brightly, noisily, fun, with the participation of incredible enchanting characters.
From 4 to 16 July in Pamplona are the most numerous bull races on city streets, performances of the best bullfighters during the bullfight. All week round the city, there is a rustling of dances, parades of giant figures, fireworks.
All the holidays of Spain are noisy and fun, and each has its own traditions.
The main holiday of Spain is the Holy Week, which is accompanied by religious processions, dedicated to the cross sufferings of Jesus Christ. New Year's Spaniards are usually met in the city square in mass festivities. At 12 o'clock in the morning, by tradition, you need to eat 12 grapes, symbolizing the successful months of next year.
The Spaniards are a cheerful people, they have a holiday - this is the style of their life, which is remarkable - obligatory for all. Many tourists come here to plunge into the atmosphere of the Spanish fiesta.