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Celebrate Semana Santa in Spain
Spain is internationally recognized for its rich tradition and culture, the importance placed on family celebrations. Semana Santa, or Holy Week, is a customary celebration that is extravagantly celebrated throughout Spain. Similar to the U.S. Spring Break, Semana Santa implies a weeklong vacation for students. It is the week preceding Easter Sunday and consists of Palm Sunday, Ash Wednesday, Holy Thursday, and Good Friday. However, rather than taking this week to travel south and party with friends, this week in Spain is spent relaxing with family and partaking in Catholic rooted festivities.