Spanish Events and Festivals
13/03/2014 12:36
Las Fallas is undoubtedly one of the most unique and crazy
festivals in Spain. Then again, Spain is a country known for its unique and odd
fiestas. What started as a feast day for St. Joseph, the patron saint of
carpenters, has evolved into a 5-day, multifaceted celebration involving...
20/02/2014 23:40
Spanish naming customs are historical traditions for naming children practiced in Spain. The way of life of Spanish communities has had impact on the names they give. They are similar to those in other Spanish countries. In Spain, a person name consists of a given name ( simple or composite)...
20/02/2014 23:31
Semana Santa (or Holy Week) is the Spanish name for Easter. It dates back to the 16th century when the Church decided to present the story of the Passion of Christ in a way that the layperson could understand. It was decided that the best way to do this would be a series of processions through the...
20/02/2014 23:29
La tomatina is a huge tomato battle where more than thousands of ripe tomatoes are thrown in the streets of Spain. People attend from all over the world. This is a festival which held on the last Wednesday of August every year in town of Bunol in the region of Spain. People enjoyed this so...