Spanish Holiday Traditions

Spain celebrates holidays with unique customs:

1. Nochebuena (Dec 24): Family feast (roast lamb/seafood), then midnight Mass (Misa del Gallo).
2. Día de los Santos Inocentes (Dec 28): Prank day akin to April Fools'.
3. Cabalgata de los Reyes Magos (Jan 5): Three Kings Parade; children leave shoes for gifts.
4. Carnaval (Feb/Mar): Parades, costumes, music, dancing—especially in Cádiz, Tenerife.
5. Semana Santa (Holy Week): Solemn processions, Stations of the Cross, ornate floats.
6. Romerías: Pilgrimages to rural shrines with music, dance, food (e.g., El Rocío, San Isidro).

Each region adds its own flavor, making holidays vibrant and diverse.