The Disguised Devils is the name with which a feast with a long tradition is celebrated in Almonacid del Marquesado, Cuenca province, during February 1, 2 and 3 honoring the Candelaria Virgin and Saint Blass.

Christmas in Spain share traditions with the rest of the countries where the Catholic religion is practiced. Like in any other regions of the world, families gather to share and enjoy happiness for this celebration.

The Virgin of Montserrat (the one that showed up at the “Sawed Mountain”) was declared the saint of Catalonia by the Pope, Leon the 13th.   Its feast is held on April 27th.

Its construction began in 1882, however it has not been finished yet (October 2009). It is Gaudi’s master piece and the highest expression of the modernist Catalan architecture.

The Procession or Romería del Rocío is a festivity of Catholic and popular nature, honoring the Virgin of Rocío.

La Candelaria takes place on February 2nd. It is a reminder of the light of the Baby Jesus.

On Christmas Eve (beautifully named Night of Good Tidings in Spanish), the Midnight Mass is held, so-called because it ends at midnight when, as the Holy Scriptures reflect, it was believed the cock crowed for the first time.

To obtain an official certificate of pilgrimage, you must walk at least 100 km or bike at least 200 km of the route.

San Isidro is the patron saint of the peasants and laborers and is also the patron saint of Madrid. This festivity has been an official festival in Madrid since 1947 and while technically the feast run from May 8th to the 15th, like good Spaniards they stretch the fun and always start earlier and end later.

Fiestas del Pilar is a grand festival in Zaragoza, it is based on a belief that Virgin Mary appeared to Saint James standing on a pillar in the 1st. century. Nuestra Señora del Pilar ("Our Lady of the Pillar") is a cathedral located in the middle the old part of the city.