Venerating the Rocío Virgin has been a tradition since the main icon was discovered near this village in the southern Spanish ...

Sevilla, the capital of Spain’s southern Andalucía region, is as soulful a place as I’ve ever been. It’s a ...

Every spring, thousands of pilgrims and visitors from across Spain—and beyond—gather in the small village of El Rocío, ...

For some, it's a family tradition, and others seek to share ... during several Masses Sunday morning in English and Spanish. He said Easter is a time of reflection and rebirth.

A crucifix is seen as Father Jose Muralles delivers the 2019 Spanish Easter Sunday Mass at the ... became enfolded in such a rich Christian tradition remain a mystery, but it does seem to predate ...

secular traditions such as Easter egg hunts, parades, and family gatherings have become widespread, especially in Western cultures. In many Catholic countries, such as Malta, Italy, Spain ...

In Italian, people wish their loved ones a happy Easter by saying “Buona Pasqua.” Similar to Spanish and French, the word ‘Pasqua’ is also derived from the Hebrew word ‘pesah,’ which m ...

Every country has a particular tradition that it follows for Easter. Here are some of the different ways in which Easter is celebrated in different countries across the globe. In Spain ...

Easter was commemorated around the world with diverse traditions. In Spain, Bolivia, and Greece, communities observed the holiday through symbolic rituals—from solemn dances and intricate sand ...

ZAMORA, Spain — Clad in a traditional white tunic and purple sash, four-year-old Thiago could barely contain his excitement before taking part as a drummer in a Spanish Easter procession ...

ALBAWABA - An Easter tradition in El Salvador called "talciguines ... "Odd but then again Spanish people unleash bulls on themselves." Another added, "We have Penitentes in NM that do the ...