The Resurrection of Semana Santa

April 05, 2023 00:10:58
The Resurrection of Semana Santa
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The Resurrection of Semana Santa

Apr 05 2023 | 00:10:58

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Show Notes

Semana Santa is a major holiday week in Spain, and the tradition of Semana Santa religious processions is as popular as ever, if not more. Hundreds of thousands of people, dare I say millions, will stand for long hours along the streets to watch the brotherhoods in hooded garb solemnly march by as they accompany […]

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