Day of Our Lady from Chandelia
The day of the day of the day of the Candelaria is on the island of Tenerife. On the ocean of Guangchi found a statue beautiful woman. It was long before the conquest of the Canary Islands in the Spaniards. This statue has become their shrine. Spanish conquetors, breaking the will of Guangchi, decided that the statue of Our Lady, ...
All Saints' Day
November 1 in Spain celebrate the day of all saints. On this day, everyone is accepted to have fun. The greatest spectacle is held in the city of Cadis. This holiday here is called Tasantos (abbreviated from Todos Los Santos, all saints). In Cadis and nearby towns and villages, this day passes a big ...
Day of Spandadd
In Spain, October 12 is a double holiday: together with the History of the Holy Virgin Pilar, the national holiday of the country or the day of Spandad (Dia de Hispanidad) is celebrated. The roots of the holiday go to the historic region of Spain Aragon, originally he was celebrated there as a holiday, suitable in ...
On April 23, the Day of Books and Copyright is celebrated in Spain. This day is the day of the death of the great Spanish writer Miguel de Cervantes Saverda. Everyone knows that this is the author of the immortal novel "Don Quixote". Its 402th anniversary of the publication was noted in 2007. It became ...
Constitution day
On December 15, 1976, a law on political reform in Spain was adopted. He put an end to the political system of Frankish and gave the beginning of the activities of the constituent Cortes. In turn, the activities of Cortesov and ended with the adoption of a new constitution. Under the Universal Referendum Spanish ...
Magic Kings Day
In addition to the national name, this holiday has an international name - epifania. Translated from Greek, it means the feast of the Baptism of the Lord (Epiphany), who is dedicated to the baptism of Jesus Christ in the Jordan River. The Epiphany is named after this holiday in honor of what ...
Day of Saints Prostakov
From the beginning of December, festive bazers are equipped on central squares. Such a bazaar in Madrid has grown at Plaza Major for many years. Greeting Cards, Christmas decorations and toys, carnival costumes And the masks are offered in these bazaars. And only New Year's "comic ...
Workers' Day
International Day Workers (El Día Internacional De Los Trabajadores) or International Del Trabajo (Día Internacional Del Trabajo) is also celebrated in Spain. This is the International Day of Solidarity of Workers, Spring and Labor Day. The history of this holiday is inherently sad, ...
La Tomatina
La Tomatina is celebrated on August 27. Spaniards are always strongly preparing for this holiday. According to another, it is also called the Battle of Tomatoes (La Batalle Del Tomate) and is always celebrated in the city of Bunol, which is in the east of Spain. This holiday is considered one of the most beloved. Adults can run ...
The New Year in Spain (in Spanish Año Nuevo) is a golden middle of a batch period, as the Spaniards themselves are expressed, the sacred twelve-day (from the Spanish Duodenario Mistico), which begins with Christmas (December 25) and ends with the celebration of Magi Day (January 6). At the same time …
Christmas
Christmas in Spain (La Navidad) is celebrated on December 25th. It is one of the most important holidays. Back in November, preparation for Christmas begins. Elutes are installed in the stores and on the streets, urban streets are gradually decorated, for which Pope Noeli is melted - native brothers ...
San Fermin
The provincial and boring Pamplon explodes an incredible and crazy holiday every year from July 6 to 14. Even the brightest and most fun countries of the world may be envied this holiday. The holiday is held in honor of the heavenly patron of Pamplona and Navarre of the Saint Fermin. San Fermin, by local ...
Spain has absorbed many ancient, and, as a result, are numerous costume holidays in Spain, theatrical folk walking.
The main holiday of Spain, or honoring the Virgin
The main holiday of the country - hispanidad Day (Spandadd Day - Dia de Hispanidad) - celebrated on October 12. On this day, 1492, the Spanish Sea Expedition, headed by Christopher Columbus, landed in a new world. On the same day, Spanish Catholics are honored by the patroness of their country - the Lady of the Statznuts, which appeared, according to legend, the residents of Zaragoza, standing on a high column.
October 12, 1492 Christopher Columbus, heading the Spanish Expedition, opened the lands of the New World. It is quite natural that believers saw a sign of patronage, help from the Holy Virgin Pilar, so October 12 - the main national holiday of Spain, the day of Spandadd. One of the values \u200b\u200bof the word Hispanidad is a community, the Community of Hispanic peoples.
Christmas (Navidad) - Home Winter Cycle Festival in Spain
Christmas (Navidad) - December 25 - main holiday The Spaniards, unlike the Russians, honoring the New Year.
First of all, this is a family, family celebration, consisting of abundant meals, with a commitment to present gifts.
Traditionally believers in Christmas go to the festive service to the church (Misa de Aurora or Misa de Gallo - Morning Mass). Festive worship lasts long, to dawn, to morning cocks. Christmas night in Spaniards is called Noche Buena.
Tsari and Sweet, or Magi Day (Dia De Los Reyes Magos)
Celebrate January 6, and called differently: Epiphany, the day of the three kings, most often - the day of the kings-magicians or magicians.
The main characters are the three Tsar Valtasar, Melchior and Gaspar. On this day, children in Spain are waiting for kings-magicians with gifts. On the eve of the Spaniards stand behind the window of the boot or you-scatter stockings, and in the morning they run to watch, is there a gift. Although naughty or provisive parents sometimes instead of a gift smear in a dream face with coal.
An important spectacle is the urban (village) procession of the Magi Kings, which are chopor-but move accompanied by a suite. But, the scenario of the holiday is regional, i.e. Individual scenario for every district of the country. Days before this holiday in Spain are the days of large spending and mass purchases.
Holy Week, or Easter in Spanish
Holy Week (Semana Santa) - Spain's religious holiday, as a rule, is celebrated at the end of April. The first day of this week is the so-called "Palm Sunday" (Domingo de Ramos). If we compare with the Russian Orthodox holiday, then the analog of the holiday is called "Palm Sunday". On this day, the believers of Spain will hurt in church-type palm trees, a laurel or olive, and the dry branches are kept for a long time as amulets, considering them to be faithful from unclean power.
The procession is held all week: the presentation on a religious plot organized by religious fraternities or communities (Cofradias) existing in church parishes.
Each community is preparing the so-called PASOS - large and heavy rustles with a sculpture group or groups depicting the suffering Christ, mourning his Mother of God, sometimes with other characters.
This Spanish holiday reaches a special operation on Thursday (Jueves Santo, Jueves De La Pasion) and Friday (Viernes Santo) of a passion week. In a passionate Thursday, many participants in the processions, giving a vow, carry a cross on the shoulders. In the procession, the "Jews", "Angels", Devils, etc., and others are participating in the procession, and others. During the procession, stops are made during which special chants are often performed.
"Mauri and Christians", or the holiday of the liberation of the country from Muslim Iga
The historical basis of the theatrical folk festival "Mauri and Christians" (Moros Y Cristianos de Orihuela) is the battle1276, which happened in the small town of Alicante - Alka Province. Every year from April 21 to April 24, in many cities of Southeast Spain, in memory of the liberation of the country from Muslim Iga during reconquists - unfold on the streets and squares of the "Battles of Mavrov and Christians". The collapse of the costumes and the wretch of the processions is famous for the seaside town of Guardamar del Segura, as well as the tourist pearl of the coast of the Costa Blanca -.
"Carthaginian and Romans", or a series of historical reconstructions
Costume holiday "Carthagean and Romans" Carthaginese Y Romanos) is held in the second half of September and lasts 10 days. In fact, the holiday is a series of historical reconstructions of mass events of the second Punic war, which took place in the third century BC, - the battle of the warriors of ancient Rome and Carthage. The place of action is Cartagena - the city in the province of Murcia, which during this period is unusually transformed. The streets are milked by crowds of citizens in the costumes of the soldiers of Rome and Carthagene, priests and Vestnok, gladiators and simply civilians of that distant pore.
San Fermin, or adrenaline tide
Holiday San Fermin (Fiesta Sanfermines) - lasts from June 6 to 14 and passes in the quiet capital of Navarre - Pamplona, \u200b\u200bone of the most famous festivals in Spain and around the world. Decoded to the Holy Fermina is a medieval bishop, saving the city from the epidemic of the plague. Elementary by Ernest Hemingway in the novel "Fiesta" this holiday attracts many tourists from all over the world. However, the emphasis is now put on "Emborro" - mass races with bulls that pass daily during the entire people's walking, delivering unforgettable sensations, tide adrenaline and is not always a favorable outcome for some "restless" participants of the race.
Laerass de San Juan, or Grand Festival for Costa Blanca
Ogeras de San Juan (Las Hogueras de San Juan) - Festive events are held in from 20 to 29 June, representing costume processions, fireworks, pyrotechnic shows, bulls. On the night of June 24-25 - Celebration Culmination - Cleaning Bigs - the burning of "Outers" - giant colorful compositions from wood and papier-mache. So peculiar, a bright meeting of the summer by the residents of the Mediterranean on the night of Ivan Kupala (San Juan) - became the main celebration of the capital - Alicante, which has international tourist importance.
The extraordinary history of the country: "Beautiful features in it", "Here the kingdom of songs, dances and wine".
Virgin Augustus, or Holy Deva
The Assumption of the Virgin ASUNCION DE LA VIRGEN - August 15, and very often speak of August-Saint Virgen de Agosto (Virgen de Agosto). During the holiday there are church worships, religious processions, folk festivities occur, sometimes presentations in the form of religious mysteries.
For example, in the city (the province of Alicante) on August 14 and 15, a traditional religious and theater presentation is given in the Basilica of St. Mary - Auto (Misterio) with an impressive tronewings of the Virgin Mary.
Medieval Fair "(Mercado Medieval)
On the weekend of the first week of September each year, the so-called "Medieval Fair" In the "old" part of the city, on different squares and streets. During the fair, you can buy goods, as well as observe various theatrical pre-installations, characteristic of the Middle Ages. Mercado Medieval (Mercado Medieval), Mercado Medieval, is particularly popular, which takes place in April-May and lasts the devil week. This is a kind of excursion into a deep past - in the Middle Ages. The streets are pre-rotated in an extraordinary workover - an exhibition of leather goods, metal, clay, Gale-Reya paintings. Coloring figures of masters demonstrate their skill. There are "delicious" smells of freshly baked bread, fried meat, cooked traditional pauy. Loading trade is underway. Curiosity and undisguised interest are groups of tourists. Music, clown circus, clowns march the streets, entertaining and cheering to the public. Special attention around donkeys, comfortably and quietly standing in the designated, styled straw places. This they became the symbol of the south of Spain. These are they in those distant times performed all the hard work, making his way and driving the cargo in the mountains. Therefore, today, you can see the image of the donkey on the machines, as a tribute to the hardworking assistant to local residents.
Many townspeople move into special medieval clothes, the city is divided into thematic cultural quarters, such as: Jewish Quarter, Arabic Quarter, medieval village, military camp, markets, children's "corner", etc.
Spaniards are holy than their cultural traditions.
Spain - Country of year-round holidays, so when you did not come here to rest, be sure to capture some festive procession or folk fun. It may be some kind of official Spanish holiday or the Regional Festival, known only in this province, but you can not doubt that the Spaniards always have a reason for fun and even nature itself and a soft warm climate helps them in this. And what's the difference that this is a reason for the celebration: the well-established religious custom, the festival dedicated to the most beloved dish, a long-standing historical event, a pagan holiday - the main thing is the opportunity, with a head to plunge into a casual atmosphere of joy and carefree fun. We made a selection of several very impressive holidays in Spain in the summer.
Or "Corpus Christi" - this religious holiday is celebrated in Spain every year, but it does not have a clearly established date, as it falls on the first Thursday after the Catholic Trinity. The meaning of this holiday is to remind believers about the meaning of communion. Despite the fact that at the heart of his "Holiday of the body and blood of Christ" - religious, and in no way connected with paganism, the Spaniards are very widely celebrated him, but only after a solemn procession and a festive mass. This is a real sacred action, so to speak "presentation on the main topic of the day." The procession on this day is distinguished by a pomp: on the main urban streets, colorful panels and garlands are hanging out of flowers, and the road, in the form of patterns, ripped in carpets of living fragrant herbs and flowers. Tour-dimensional giant dolls are participating in the procession - "Gigantes", representing characters from the Bible and History: Herod, Goliath, Caligula, Tiberius, Nero, and Dwarfs-headed - "Cabezudos", famous Spanish comic characters. The procession complement the "horses" - "Caballines", "Snake Hydra", with a terrible mouth, "Tarasca". Entering such characters and bright elements of the celebration, the Spaniards were able to make a religious "Holiday of the Lord's Body" folk holiday, combining the strict rites of the church service, with established ceremonials and gaming moments from noisy pagan anger.
Or "Noche de San Juan" - this holiday is often called "Night Fire." It is dedicated to the shortest night in the year, coming in the twenty-third - twenty-fourth June, symbolizing the offensive of astronomical summer. At this time, noisy folk walkings, a variety of concerts, solemn processions, accompanied by burning fires, are started throughout Spain, for the ancient pagan tradition. The Spanish Holiday Holy Huana, corresponds to our Russian holiday - Nights Ivan Kupala, when accepted in a funny company to gather in the fields by fires and rest under the open sky, and here, very love to gather not to gather the seashore on wide Spanish beaches. It is believed that, burning a bonfire, you destroy all negative, which accumulated this year: illness, problems, misfortune, lack of money, quarrels and scandals. The custom of the burning of fires came from the old centuries from our pagan ancestors who believed in the cult of the Sun, who had faith in the ability of fire to drive evil creatures and illness.
Of course, the Spanish celebration has some national features. With the onset of the darkness of the twenty-third of June, the locals are carrying out unnecessary old furniture on the streets, other trash that they ignite. As soon as the fire will progrit, the Holiday Holy Huang begins. Long tables are put on the streets, they put a wide variety of goodies on them, and at each, more or less extensive urban area, unfolding improvised scenes, where the musicians play per mountainous music, and people dance. Together with fire, very symbolic elements of Nights San Juan are: Water having the magical properties of healing, so swim in the reservoir on this night in Spain - be sure, and healing herbs, more precisely - Verbena, which can heal in this magical night of any tvor who will touch it. Spaniards sincerely believe that miracles happen to this magic summer night, fateful meetings of lovers occur and love and consent reigns everywhere.
Holiday "Bulls in the sea" In the city of Dénia or "Bouus a la Mar" - a holiday, which is a humane alternative to the traditional Spanish corrid. It is no secret that with the beginning of summer, numerous celebrations begin in Spain, anyway, related to folk tradition - Corrida, including, but the summer July holiday "Bulls in the Sea", which is conducted in the province of Alicante, is not so famous, but no less colorita. He is dedicated to the Heavenly patronage of the city of Denia and the Spanish monk Pedro Esteve, in a local legend who saved this settlement in 1633 from the plague. Of course, bulls participate in the holiday - this is the personification of Spanish and the main Spanish features: decisiveness, fearlessness, the ability to be persistent under any circumstances. On the holiday of "bulls in the sea", adrenaline lovers come from different countries and Spanish cities. The goal of the holiday "Bous A La Mar" does not kill the bull, and just get it in the sea. The celebration starts from the festive march of the bullfight along the urban boulevard leading to the erected arena. Meanwhile, the street and the embankment is overwhelmed by the curious people. The participants in the race come to the embankment to the square arena, which metal rods protect from three sides, but they are welded so that the person can slip through them, and the fourth side of the arena has access to the sea. Bykov, after running along the street "Marques de Campo", drive into the arena one by one, then the participants begin to tease them in every way, luring to the water. The furious bull is thrown on the brave, and they run in different directions, some jump into the sea to carry a bull. The participant who was able to deceive the bull, tightening it into the water, give a prize. Of course, the bulls are not allowed to drown in the water, because there are people in boats that help them get ashore, throwing Lasso on them. The holiday is incredibly fascinating and cheerful, and its enchanting culmination is "Correfox" - a fiery presentation on the city streets and the march decorated with a bright decor of the car "Carrosas", all this is accompanied by incendiary music and universal fun dances. All week in Dénia are musical concerts, entertainment shows, discos, street walkings.
International Festival "World of Celts" In Ortygeira or "El Festival Internacional Do Mundo Celta EN ORTIGUEIRA" - this summer holiday Every year in July, it collects in the North-West Galician town of Spain, the most prominent performers and authors of the National Celtic Music. The Celtic festival is a grand and very significant event in ethnic culture, which was able to keep the same spirit of freedom in the participants, what was the representatives of the free people of the Celts. Although, this is a summer celebration - one of the most frequently visited in Spain festival dedicated to folk music, in addition to Celtic music, the rhythms of peoples from different countries are heard.
Participants in the holiday and his guests will settle in tents next to the beach "Rlaya de Morouzos", visiting concerts in the port - "Ruerto de Ortigueira", on the seashore. But not only the concerts of famous performers attract thousands of guests and tourists to this festival: during this holiday in the small village of Santa Marta de Ortigueira, the Province of Coruna, and other entertainment sites, on which there are still little-known artists, are interesting photo exhibitions, fairs, where You can purchase items of traditional Celtic crafts, and the groups of dooms are walking through the streets, fill the settlement by traditional music.
Or "La Asunción de la Virgen" - a Catholic celebration, passing in Spain every year of the fifteenth of August, and consonant with our Orthodox Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. According to church dogmas, the body and soul with the presence of the Blessed Virgin Mary after her earthly death, ascended to the sky. The holiday began to celebrate annually from the sixth century - 582, when the rules of the Byzantine emperor Mauritius. The "Ascension of the Virgin" is preceded by the Assumption post, lasting two weeks, strictly marked in the Christian world and resembles parishioners about the infinity of the existence of the soul that does not disappear with death, but only passing eternal immortality. The Assumption of the Virgin, the Spaniards are still called the "Holiday of the August Saint Virgin", as well as the "Virgin Augustus". During the celebration, lush worships are carried out, luxurious religious processions and mass folk festivities, with spectacular ideas - religious mystery. A very bright holiday takes place in the Spanish province of Alicante - in Elche. Two days - the fourteenth and fifteenth of August with the "Basilica of St. Mary" give a religious and theater presentation, the end of the coronation of the Virgin Mary. Each year on the "Ascension of the Virgin", numerous pilgrims, beams and tourists come here. On the first day, in the Cathedral, they are disguised in eleven apostles of the young men, and one of them is dressed as Virgin Mary, they sing religious hymns. On the second day, the Madonna statue swears on all the large streets of the city, and it invariably causes mass enthusiasm and inspiration of people. From the twelfth to the sixteenth century on the streets of the Spanish, English and French cities, it was customary to give dramatic religious sketches for instructive biblical topics. More than hundreds of actors participated in such productions, and there are no such ideas for several days, they used intricate scenery, complex equipment. As in the times of Middle Ages, such mysteries are played in Spain until now. The fifteenth of August is a drafting of the solemn burial of the Virgin Mary, the subsequent imposition on her man's crown, of course, under approving cries and applause of the people, the sounds of the organ, ringing bells, flashes of fireworks. This scene "wedding to the kingdom" is completed by the folk walking. Stunning Augusti Mysteries are held in the city of La Al-Berk near Salamanca, in the city of Vinueza, which is in the Spanish province of Soria. In any case, this summer Spanish holiday will be able to please the guests of Spain by the flavor and inspiration, reigning on the streets.
Holiday "Big Bilbao Week" Or "Semana Grande de Bilbao" - the main city feast of the Spanish capital - Bilbao, which is celebrated nine days in a row, from the first Saturday after the fifteenth of August - "The Holiday Assumption of the Virgin". This holiday was recognized as official, in 1978, but also until that moment, every August in Bilbao had enhearative activities, including fairs, corridas, different competitions, ideas.
Since 2009, the holiday "Big Week of Bilbao" was part of the tens of wonders "Intangible Cultural Heritage of Spain". The beginning of the holiday starts after the speech of the herald - the famous person in the city pronounced on the Square "Theater of Ariaga". This person should be apparent in a special suit: yellow jacket, fracture, black triangular, white belt and pants. Then they launch a rocket - a noisy harbinger of the holiday. She launches the "Chupiner" - necessarily a woman chosen among the participants of the masquerade group. It is dressed up with a jacket decorated with epoles, a black skirt, the Red Basque takes, on which the shield of the city of Bilbao is embroidered, the shoes in the lacquered shoes. The symbol of the holiday is the "Marihai doll" - a funny fat woman with handles raised to the sky. Unfortunately, this fasten and brightly painted lady with straw hair, dressed in a colorful dress and with a ginger on his head, will heat up in a fire at the end of the holiday. But this does not violate the feelings of joy and unity among the participants and guests of the holiday. During the solemn week, Bilbao "Vista Allegre" is held at the largest arena, including Korrida - a very bright and rare spectacle. You are waiting for dancing, treats, music and acquaintance with the traditions of Basque, the most peculiar people of Spain, with an amazing culture and with unlike any other language.
Or "Festival de La Cidra Natural" - every year traditionally runs in the Spanish Asturias in the town of Nava. This celebration is dedicated to the beloved national drink of Asturias - Apple Sitra. Did you think that only wine love in Spain? The city of Nava is located in the mosquito of the cider. Cider - a noble Asturian drink, natural fermentation produced from more than two hundred and apple varieties, resulting in the taste of it can be varied. The tradition of the celebration began since 1969, when the use of Cydra erected into a real theatrical sight, so attracting tourists in summer Spain. The only condition in order for you to take part in the free tasting of the cider - the identification mark in the form of a green handker tied on the neck. Guests of the festival are waiting for thousands of liters of free drinking cider. The main chip of the Natural Syra Festival is the "International Cider Plug Competition" - "Concurso Internacional De Escanciadores". Connoisseurs argue, so that Cider brings a drinking joy, the glass must be put at a certain angle and keep the bottle when pouring a bottle in a special way, and even with a certain emotional setting. But, all this will be taught to you on the "Cider festival" in Bilbao. In addition to free tastings, guests are awaiting interesting concerts, endless dances, traditional Asturian treats. If you relax on another resort or in another Spanish region, it will not cause problems for a holiday in Bilbao, because in solemn days from different places in Spain in the town of Nava, specialized "CIDROTRENES" - "Sidropotrans".
We told you only about several of the brightest and memorable holidays of Spain, falling for the summer, but as you understand, in every city or region of Spain, they are simply a fine number, so most likely you will be lucky and you will also get one of them.
State and religious holidays of Spain 2020. Bright festivals and carnivals of Spain. Official weekends in the country.
Spain is considered a versatile country with sometimes incomprehensible tourists mentality. This is a place where it is able to enjoy life, every moment of her moment, mig, second. They love hotly, they cook perfectly, and the holidays are celebrated with a special scope. This is what we need!
New Year in Spain 2018
The brightest holiday in the year the Spaniards prefer to celebrate with a special scope. Cities are transformed by the light of many lights, illuminations, come up with the scenarios of entertainment shows, the trees are put. By the way, evergreen tree is far from every resident of the country is a symbol of the New Year, many prefer to decorate the houses with a special flower - Puancetia. The love of the Spaniards to pleasures during this period as ever rushes into the eyes. Who else notes the onset of the new year by the whole country? Even the avid houses on this night go to the main square to share a good mood with everyone.
Entertainment
From Christmas on the day of three kings (January 6) to get into theaters or (and) to see the movie in this country is impossible. These days they are closed. However, do not be upset if you decide to spend New Year's holidays in Spain. Street representations, stray mimes, juggles and living statues will not leave anyone indifferent. You can visit new Year's show Singing fountains in Barcelona. There in the evening on December 31, thousands of lovers of beautiful are flowed annually. Exactly at midnight, music, water and light begin to create, led by human genius, magic.
The plots of this incredible symbiosis can be easily found in the global network. But they don't even give a quarter to a fantastic feeling that a person is experiencing, being on this night next to fountains.
Santa Claus in Spain
Magic grandfather with a beard is almost every culture. In Spain, his name is Olenserceo. Acquaintance with this part of the Spanish New Year leaves a dual impression. On the one hand, everything is simple here. There is neither the socks of the fireplace in Europe (gifts are left on the windowsill), and on the other hand, Santa Claus walks in the national suit manually. Looks exquisitely and beautiful. As gifts, children get sweets, souvenirs and small toys.
New Year's dishes Spain
New Year's table abounds with seafood, fish and sweets. Tartlets with a variety of stuffing, melon desserts, almond cakes, cookies with Tminom, wine - all this is a mandatory treat on the table of the Spaniard. But the most important - grapes, without this berry it is impossible to present the celebration of the New Year in Spain. He is considered a symbol of well-being, happiness and wealth.
After family meals (for tourists, cafes and restaurants are opened, which are working on a special menu on this night), everyone goes to the square. There, exactly at midnight you need to eat 12 grapes and make a desire. It will come true if the bell rings until the bell rings. Young people and girls are invited to pull the name of the chosen one from a special bag. Created in this way of steam until the end of the New Year holidays in Spain behaves as if they have long loved each other. If you are lucky, the game develops into something more.
How to celebrate New Year's holidays in Spain:
Singing fountains, tasty and rich foods, traditions in which travelers involve good-natured Spaniards - all this is capable of making a new year in Spain unforgettable.
Holidays of Spain in January 2018
The celebration of the chief celebration of the year smoothly flows into Day of three kings in Spain. It combines Christian and pagan traditions. It is believed that kings and magicians on the night from 5 to 6 January pass through the whole country, giving children with gifts or coal. At the same time, they personify the Bethlehem Magicians. For gifts, children carefully prepare shoes. It is clean, filled with straw and exhibit for the threshold. Quite often, instead of coal, naughty kids get black sugar.
Interesting, festive days and for those guys who arrived in Spain will be interesting. After all, all holidays on the streets of cities is easy to find gaming zones, festive makeup rooms and workshops. In the latter, children can not only satisfy their curiosity, but also to learn something new.
Holidays of Spain in February 2018
Half confusion will be rich in holidays and festivals in Spain on the eve of the Great Post. Let's start with the main thing - the inhabitants are wonderful in all respects of the country very impulsive and in love. That is why their carnavals differ in scale, colorfulness and splendor.
One of the most famous events of this rank stands carnival on Tenerife. In 2018, he will be held from February 7 to 14. The processions will be held throughout the island, but all the most interesting will happen in Santa Cruz. The main square is decorated with flowers and garlands, prepare treats and souvenirs. They are distributed during the carnival. Live music, concerts, balls and theatrical performances create an atmosphere of something magical, unusual. First choose the queen of carnival. It can only be a very beautiful girl in the very original costume (There is often a real battle of designers), who knows how to move masterly. Then the participants of the legendary carnival of Spain several hours roam the streets of the city, loudly arranged to everyone about the beginning of the celebration.
The main parade will be held on February 13, absolutely everything is involved in it. It will be completed by the festive fireworks and folk feast until the morning. But not the time to relax - the next day the "Funeral of Sardina" is scheduled. This is an analogue of our carnival. Peculiar, just say.
Holidays of Spain in spring 2018
In mid-March, the country flares up, burning out of life everything is bad - this is a fallative, the festival of fire. Noisy, colorful carnival of Spain, who rarely leaves anyone indifferent. Here is the main thing acting person will fire. But that's not all. Especially for the holiday, puppet compositions of a political or entertainment character are created, which are burned on the night of spring equinox.
Spaniards tremendously relate to religion. Therefore, the main holiday of Spain in the spring becomes Easter (in 2018 it falls on April 1). The traditions of the celebration for each city, communities and even separate families are slightly different. However, in all parades with a platform, where the divine family and scenes from the life of Christ are depicted. They trust them with responsible, strong and respectable men.
April 23, Spain falls in love. On the day of St. George, men are customary to give books, and girls present roses. At this time, the country freezes from the dignity: the warmth of lovers of hearts creates a special atmosphere even on the streets of cities.
Holidays of Spain in summer 2020
The cruel and incredibly spectacular summer begins with the shortest night a year (June 23-24) - the summer equinox passes in a special way. That's it holiday Holy Huang. Fire, water and love are the three main components of the celebration. The fires are bred next to the water bodies in which you need to swim. Then through the cleansing fire should be joined. The holidays of Spain are often pleased with primitive attack: so supposedly anyone can get rid of sins. Everything is completed with the magic night of love. Starry sky, wild beach and spanish passion, what else is needed for lovers?
June 25, Spain strikes guests an incredible holiday. On this day, men dressed in red and yellow costumes jump through children. Mandatory condition is that the baby must be born this year. The tradition is aimed at cleaning the newborn from the bad. Adults can also get rid of dirty spots in the soul. For this you need to get under the punch of the whip during the procession before jumping.
An interesting fact - this holiday of Spain is considered the most dangerous in the world. However, since 1620 (the date of origin), no baby suffered.
Cruel, bloody and surprisingly beautiful san Fermin Festival (July 6-14). This is the time of winemakers and lovers of extreme. Colorful processions, growth figures, fireworks, festive representations are only a small part of the celebration. The main event is Embsierro. What it is? Each morning from the balcony of the mayor's Hall is released alarm petard. A few minutes later, thousands of people go to the streets of the city to sort in speeds with bulls. The amount of adrenaline in the blood at that moment rolls.
Holidays of Spain in autumn 2020
Catalonia Day (September 11) is special. It begins with rallies and parades, but ends with the exciting spirit of the spectacle - "Castelles". This is a pyramid compiled by male teams. Taking on each other, they constitute the composition unique in the height and beauty of the composition. Another feature of the holiday is the opportunity to visit municipal institutions.
Christopher Columbus in Spain is still well remembered and honored. So, October 12, military parades across the country in honor of the opening of them America marks Day of Spain. This is a holiday began to communicate two worlds, the symbol of the world and the welfare of the country.
In addition to colorful carnavals, unusual festivals and medieval traditions in Spain, there is a trembling and very sad holiday - All Saints' Day (Nov. 1). This is not familiar with modern hearing Halloween, and the time when the Spaniards go to the graves to their loved ones.
The country's announcement by the legal state is the most important event in the life of any people and is connected with the adoption of the Constitution. Its memory (December 6) meets rallies, solemn events and a variety of contests.
Catalonia Day - Pyramid of Men's Figures
December holidays - Christmas in Spain
Favorite holiday in Spain is Christmas. Getting ready for it long before December 25th. From the end of November - the beginning of December, festive fairs begin to work. It is for their visit that thousands of tourists flow coming here every year. It is easy to explain, because the fair is not only the opportunity to purchase an interesting souvenir or (and) brand things cheaper, but also thoughtful entertainment. Theatrical performances, festive processions, master classes for kids, a large number of Delicious meals you can get right on the street.
Christmas itself in Spain is an exceptionally family holiday. Traditional duck with mushrooms, seafood, fruits and sweets on this day are present on each table. This night is not accepted. After dinner, everyone collides near the Christmas tree singing songs, having fun, hugged. However, tourists in this holiday there is a place. For example, in the Cathedral of Seville, the dance festival takes place annually. Teens in national costumes set the rhythm to all located next to them.
On the morning of December 25, everyone goes to each other. Spaniards are divided with close mood, nice little things and souvenirs. This is the day of love, calm and happiness.
Weekends in Spain 2020
Spain is a country of fun and happiness. Her people love and knows how to have fun. However, the official weekends in Spain are a bit:
- January 1 and 6. January pleases the Spaniards only 2 times - this is the new year and the day of three kings, respectively. In February, there is no additional weekend;
- March 19. The day of St. Jose is officially celebrated, and at the end of the month - the beginning of the next passionate sadmits, which is also a day off;
- The 1 of May. The day of workers completes the series of spring holidays of the state level;
- In summer officially weekends are christian holidays - July 25. (Holy Jacob) August 15 (Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary);
- Next are the holidays of state importance - October 12. (Day of Spain) Nov. 1 (All Saints' Day), December 6 (Constitution day).
- Completes the year of the two weekends of Spain, associated with the most pure celebrations. it December 8. (Immaculate conception) and December 25. (Christmas).
It seems that holidays in Spain are designed specifically for those who love life in all its manifestations. Each of them is an event capable of turning the idea of \u200b\u200blove and happiness. Romantic, hard, incredible, they create a mood.
Spaniards simply adore all sorts of holidays, festivals and shows. In the Spanish calendar there are a lot of dates, which are considered official weekends. What holidays in Spain are the most significant?
New Year in Spanish (January 1)
Celebrate new Year's Eve Houses - for the Spaniards Moveton. After the family dinner, they go to the fairs, in the cafe, bars and restaurants. Attend parties and New Year's show.
In Spain, it is customary to meet the battle of the Kuranta on the main square of the city. A certain rite is associated with this tradition, which, with proper execution, should bring happiness and well-being to someone who will spend it. When the main urban clock is just beginning to fight, it is necessary to eat 12 grapes, and then you need to spawn all the bones. It is believed that one grape symbolizes the month of next year.
Another way to attract good luck in the new year is the wearing of red underwear. In the pre-New Year week, showcases of boutiques and shops in Spain are filled with red dresses as well different models Linen for men and women.
The New Year Spaniards love to celebrate with a scope. They arrange fireworks, street performances, and under the roar of clappers drink their favorite wine, which is also considered an indispensable attribute of the holiday.
Spanish Epiphany (January 6)
Magi, who, according to Christian legend, brought Gifts to Jesus, are referred to as kings in Spanish lands. There they are called Kaspar, Melchior and Waltasar. These kings are the main characters of the holiday. Their figures and scenes from the Bible can be seen everywhere.
Religious processions begin on the night of the 5th day, then the Spaniards are covered at home tables so that the Magi kings managed to reinforce them at home. For the feast of the Epiphany bake, the royal bagels in which special chips are hiding in happiness.
Fallas (March 15)
The feast of Spring Fallas is noted not only in Valencia, but also throughout Spain. In fact, some elements of the holiday can be seen in the first days of March. It all starts with a grand parade of pyrotechnics. On the night of 19 to 20, large dolls are burned on the main squares, symbolizing everything bad, from which the Spaniards would like to get rid of.
In this holiday, many put on national costumes, give each other flowers, which are also an important festive attribute and symbol of spring.
Father's Day (March 19)
Father's Day Spaniards proudly referred to St. Jose's Day. This holiday has such a name in honor of the Father of Jesus Christ. Since Saint Joseph (Jose) was the earthly father of the Son of the Lord, then all the children prepare gifts for their native fathers and stepms. Masite the presents they start at school, and then present their fathers at the festive table.
Great Friday (March 30)
Good Friday begins before Easter. In this celebration there is no pomp and handsome music. After all, the death of Christ and His burial noted on Friday. Even the Catholic churches are canceled by mass and marchs in this day. Everyone pray and grieve, hoping that Christ returns to them.
Valentine's Day (April 23)
Unlike many other countries, in Spain, Valentin Day is considered the day of St. George. Here the roots of the holiday go into literature. The date is chosen according to the number of deaths of Shakespeare and Miguel de Servantes, so beautifully wring about love.
Symbol of St. George's Day - Red Rose. The attribute of the celebration is exactly the same, since there is a legend, according to which Saint George killed the dragon and presented the princess rose, grown from the blood of the monster.
Labor Day in Spanish (May 1)
In Spain, as around the world, labor day begins with processions and demonstrations. Sometimes dissatisfied workers are satisfied with the real rallies. But, more often, notes the adoption of laws that establish the rules for employers and facilitate the life of the workers.
Day of the capital (May 2)
The Spanish capital Madrid has its own day, when the anniversary of the uprising against the troops of France is honored. This date is carried out military parades, concerts on open scenes, fairs, street discos and many other entertainment activities.
All the museums of the capital reveal specialized festive expositions, which are represented by residents of Spain and guests of the city. Restaurants, administrative buildings and residential buildings are decorated with Spanish symbols.
Electronic Music Festival in Barcelona (mid-June)
Sonar - event iconic and large-scale. This electronic music festival has world-wide and good organization. There is an event in Barcelona.
Three days and three nights the best performers put their tracks for everyone. Present at the festival and separation of modern art. In addition to the live performances of the DJs of the planetary level, on the festival you can enjoy various installations.
Tomatina (last week of August)
Merry and perky Tomology only at first glance looks like something unusual and crazy. The Battle of Tomatoes is held in the last week of August in Bunyol.
In addition to the main battle with throwing tomatoes into each other, the Spaniards light on discos, arrange fireworks, dancing, distribute treats for free.
At the urban area of \u200b\u200bBunola, a certain signal sounds at 11 o'clock, after which the main madness begins. Trucks with tomatoes and throwing cannons leave the square, and people run to them to grab their portion of ripe shells and run them in those who managed to come first.
Day celebration Spanadad (October 12)
Two Spanish holidays are celebrated at such a date: honored by the Saint Virgin Pilar, as well as the National Feast of Spain. The first reason is related to the legend about how the Holy Mother of God appeared to the missionary Santiago to support him in a difficult matter.
Spaindad is a celebration in honor of the discovery of the Columbus of the Spanish coast. It is also a feast of the Commonwealth of Nations and various crops that are present in Spanish territories.
Constitution Day (December 6)
In 1976, the Spanish lands adopted a law on the reform of political power. Dictatorship was no longer a type of government in Spain. In 1978, the Spaniards accepted its constitution on the referendum. So this holiday originated, which for the Spaniards is the subject of pride and an additional weekend. It was on December 6, each can visit the lower chamber of parliament personally.
Spanish Christmas Eve (December 24)
Night before Christmas is the most home holiday in Spain. That evening, the family dinner dinner, give gifts, exchange jokes and family stories.
About two nights, believers go on Mesa Roosha. Church liturgy is called so because the rooster is considered the first of those animals who had to see the birth of Jesus himself.
Christmas in Spanish (December 25)
Christmas for the Spaniards is also significantly as for the rest of Europe. Preparations for the triumph of tradition begins from November. Showcases and houses are decorated with New Year's garlands, wreaths hang on the doors, Christmas trees and figures of dad noels are put on, whom they consider Santa Claus's native brothers in Spain.
Sometimes the Spaniards remember the long-standing rituals of the ancestors, and jump into the Christmas night through the fires to be cleaned of disease. The main guys take place on urban areas and in closed entertainment facilities.
