Semana Santa in Spain
Semana Santa in Spain is held on March 29. It is the period between Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday. This event in the third decade of the month March is annual. 
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Semana Santa commemorates the Passion of Christ in the Catholic tradition and takes place the week directly before Easter. Holy Week (Semana Santa) are the seven days leading up to Easter Sunday. There are some important days leading up to Easter like Holy Thursday and Good Friday. Celebrations in Spain began around the 16th century. People would present scenes from the story of the Passion of Christ by walking in processions. Today, these celebrations certainly happen in the many regions of Spain.
Semana Santa is considered the major annual celebration in Spain, Portugal and most Latin American countries. You can attend the festival in most major cities.
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