The origins of Halloween go back centuries, and Halloween in Spain is a real mixture of the traditional and modern. From trick or treaters, costume parties, zombie theatre to family gatherings at the local cemetery and church services to honour the lives of loved ones. ”Truco o trato” (trick or treat) is relatively new to…
Traditionally referred to as the Día de la Hispanidad, Spain’s National Day is the most important date for most Spanish in the national holiday calendar. Celebrated on 12th October, it has its origins in 1892 as a celebration of the discovery of the Americas by Christopher Columbus. It is especially important this year, as it’s…
As well as the public and bank holidays that are common around the world, Spain has its own very special set of celebrations, announced by the Government each year. Some of these days are national holidays while others are specific to the autonomous community, province, town or even village. The Spanish love to party, relax…
