What is the week leading up to Easter known as?
Semana Santa (Holy week)
What is "La mona de pascua"?
A special cake eaten on Easter Day!
What is "La Dansa de la Mort"
A dance done by people in skeleton costumes.
Name something used to decorate the floats.
flowers, gold, silver, candles and fine fabrics
Why do the "Nazarenos" wear robes and cone-shaped masks/hats?
To be equal and humble - To focus on praying
How do you say "Palm Sunday" in Spanish? (El _______ de ramos)
El domingo de Ramos
A rabbit
Un conejo
A nest
Un nido
What is the job of the "Costaleros"?
To carry the heavy floats
Easter
Pascua
What is the "Saeta"?
A special Easter Song
What is the 40 day period of fasting known as to Catholics?
Lent (La cuaresma)
A basket
Una cesta
An egg
Un huevo
A bird/chick
Un pajarito
What is "El Domingo de Resurrección"
Easter Sunday - a day of happiness and celebration because on this day the Resurrection of Jesus is remembered.
Chocolate
El chocolate