Dia de Los Muertos Decor
Every fall, Día de Los Muertos allows families across Spain to celebrate their departed loved ones. Despite its name – which means Day of the Dead in English – this Spanish holiday is a time for joy and celebration. This celebration of dead people coincides with two other Catholic holy days, All Saints’ Day (November […]
Pride Month NYC
Three years ago, NYC Pride was at its largest ever. New York City commemorated Stonewall’s 50th anniversary and hosted World Pride, bringing millions together to celebrate and advocate for equality. The LGBTQ+ movement has its roots in the Stonewall Uprising of 1969. The Christopher Street Liberation Day Committee organized the first NYC Pride March a […]
Easter Monday
What exactly is the significance of Easter Monday? Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday and the last day of the Easter weekend before some Christians return to their regular work and life schedule. In this article, we will explore the importance of this day and why it is celebrated. Easter, the Christian holiday […]
El Día de San Valentín
El Día de San Valentín is the Spanish name for Valentine’s Day, the world’s most famous holiday of love. While the holiday has come to be associated with heart-shaped cards, roses and chocolates, El Día de San Valentín wasn’t always the rosy holiday we know it to be today. Read below as we retrace the […]
What is Día de Los Reyes Magos and How is it Celebrated in Spain?
As the holiday season approaches in Spain, Santa Claus isn’t the center of attention. The Three Wise Men—or Los Reyes Magos— take the limelight during the Christmas season. On the night before Three Kings Day, January 6, the wise men deliver gifts to Spanish children. Some Spanish families also celebrate Santa, but the most important […]
Semana Santa in Spain
Every spring throughout the entire country of Spain, Spanish citizens celebrate Semana Santa, a week-long festival culminating on either Easter Sunday or Easter Monday.
Dining al fresco: Spain’s outdoor dining culture in NYC
Spain’s culture of enjoying outdoor dining on restaurant and bar patios, or terrazas as they’re known in Spanish, is one of the easiest customs in the country to spot.
Spanish Carnival Season is here!
Spain loves to celebrate carnival just before Lent begins as much as it is celebrated in New Orleans or Rio de Janeiro.
The Stereotype of the Siesta in Spain
The Spanish siesta is to take a short nap, after a copious midday meal, in order to get revitalized and have plenty of energy to finish the day. Studies show that the optimal length of a siesta should be around 20 to 30 minutes.
New Year’s Traditions in Spain
December 31st is a day of celebration across the world in which each country celebrates in its own way.
