Catholic and Orthodox — fall on the same date, April 20, due to the alignment of the Julian and Gregorian calendars.

Carnival season is here! During Carnival, cities and towns across Spain come alive with colourful processions, street parties ...

Santa Semana – or Holy Week – in Spain is a big, BIG deal. Started in the 1600’s as a way for the “common folk” to understand ...

That brings us to 2025, which will see a remarkable coincidence: Both the Eastern and Western will hold Easter on the same ...

BRITISH people have certain days of the year which are special to them, such as Bonfire Night, Pancake Day or maybe the FA ...

A FISHING village in Northern Spain has been included in a UK newspaper list of 'essential places' to visit on the European ...

The Angoulême International Comics Festival is in full swing, with a major Superman exhibition, a spotlight on Spanish women cartoonists and three dedicated manga showcases. Now in its 52nd year ...

Start with the iconic Wairarapa Balloon Festival, where vibrant hot air balloons create a magical sight against the backdrop of rolling hills. The Family Carnival on Easter weekend, April 19 ...

The Academy Award-winning actor is set to headline Spain's Dreambeach Festival, which is scheduled for August 7-10 at the scenic Villaricos Beach. While he's no stranger to performing—his '90s ...

Photo: ANDER GILLENEA / AFP Spain has so many weird and wonderful traditions that ... rites that included the need to wake up Mother Earth every year. The pagan festival, which dates back hundreds of ...

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