What does Semana Santa celebrate?

Easter in Spain is full of meaning, ritual and pageantry. Here's what to see and do if you visit Spain for Semana Santa. read more

Semana Santa is the Spanish term for Holy Week, the week preceding Easter in the Catholic calendar. It commemorates the last week of Jesus' life, beginning with His arrival in Jerusalem, celebrated on Palm Sunday, and culminating in His Resurrection on Easter Sunday. read more

Toledo is also a major focal point for Semana Santa and the closest city to Madrid that celebrates Holy Week, which means it is possible to take a day trip from the Spanish capital to sample the events of Semana Santa in Toledo. read more

Semana Santa is Holy Week. It's a Christian observance of the passion of Christ. It incorporates Palm Sunday, Holy Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday and culminates with Easter Sunday. read more