Children as Part
of Worldwide Traditions
The Easter Week
Carmen from Spain
Easter week is a Catholic
celebration. It is the celebration of the death and resurrection of Jesus.
It is considered a one-week holiday for schools, and a two-day holiday
for workers. It is celebrated all over Spain, but it is most important
in the South. Even though it is a Catholic celebration, everybody enjoys
it. Years ago, it was just a religious feeling. Women wore black clothing,
men always wore dark suits with a black tie, and everybody was so serious.
Today people who enjoy it think more about having fun than celebrating.
On those days, religious
images are displayed in the streets, and people follow them.
These images, called tronos,
are pieces of art. They are made of gold and silver and fine fabrics. They
are decorated with a lot of fresh flowers. They are so beautiful.
Forty or fifty men hold
each trono on their shoulders all the way, which used to be between four
or five hours, always at night.
Many visitors from all over
the world come to Spain this week and enjoy this celebration.
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