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Halloween, also known as All Hallows’ Eve, is an annual holiday celebrated on October 31st. Let’s explore how Halloween is celebrated in Spain, its rich history, and the unique regional variations that make it a captivating cultural experience.
15 paź 2022 · Halloween in Spain begins with Dia de las Brujas or Day of the Witches in English. The first day of the spooky season is on the same day as the other countries, October 31st. The second part of the festival continues on the next day, November 1st.
27 paź 2022 · History and origin of Halloween in Spain This holiday comes from the phrase “All Hallow’s Eve” . The aim was to celebrate Samhain (literally, end of summer), an ancient Celtic pagan festival in which the new year was celebrated.
Unlike in other countries, Halloween takes up two days in Spain: Noche de Difuntos, or “The Night of the Dead”, also called Víspera de Todos los Santos, on the 31 October; and the Christian feast of Día de Todos los Santos (“All Saints’ Day”) on the first of November. This way, a night of horror and ghosts precedes a day where ...
28 wrz 2022 · Halloween in Spain is a 3-day celebration. The festivities begin with Dia de las Brujas (Day of the Witches), is followed by Dia de Todos los Santos (All Saints Day). Spain also has a third day of the festivities, Dia de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) on November the 2nd.
31 paź 2018 · Halloween in Spain: Galicia. Stemming from its northern Celtic roots, Galicia is where Halloween is most celebrated. Here, the night of October 31 st is known as ´Noite dos Calacús’, or Night of the Pumpkins. Galicians celebrate it by dressing up, burning bonfires and performing mysterious rituals.
22 wrz 2013 · Everything you need to know about Halloween in Spain in 2023, including local customs, Catalan traditions, and Celtic practices in Galicia.
