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Celebrating the Dead on Día de Todos los Santos

We have officially reached October, which means it’s time to get excited for the spookiest time of the year! Now most of you are probably thinking that I’m talking about Halloween, but the traditional Spanish mid-fall celebration looks a little…

The Best 23 Festivals in Spain: A Month-by-Month Guide

Spain is a country that doesn’t just celebrate festivals – it lives them. For international students and expats, the festivals in Spain highlighted in this article are the quickest way to understand the soul of Spanish culture (and have the…

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Celebrating New Year’s 2026 in Madrid!

If you’re spending New Year’s Eve in Madrid then you’re in for a special treat! Madrid is an amazing city, it’s the largest city in Spain and people come from far and wide to celebrate the new year together. Whether…

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December 8th: The Kickoff to the Spanish Holiday Season!

The Day of the Immaculate Conception, or Día de la Inmaculada Concepción is a very significant holiday around the world. It celebrates the Roman Catholic belief of The Blessed Virgin Mary’s immaculate conception in her mother’s womb and is considered the first…

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October 12: The National Day of Spain

Being the capital of Spain, Madrid is the place to be every year on October 12 – also known as the National Day of Spain or Día de la Fiesta Nacional de España! The city is buzzing with patriotic energy,…

Celebrating Easter in Spain

Easter in Spain is no joke!. During Semana Santa (Holy Week) people all over the country come together for religious ceremonies, honoring the Passion of Jesus Christ. Precessions are held on the streets of almost every city in Spain. While…

Celebrating Easter in Madrid – Your Guide to Semana Santa 2026

If you’re planning to spend Easter in Madrid you should expect to be blasted into the past and completely taken away by the festivities. Also known as “Holy Week” or “Semana Santa” in Spanish, this is a time of year…

Carnival in Madrid: What to See & Do in 2025

Spain is the life of the party. Throughout the year, there are numerous festivals and celebrations giving everyone another excuse to let loose. Out of all of these festivals, one of the main ones you don’t want to miss is Carnival. The…

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Public Holidays in Madrid 2026: When & Why They’re Celebrated

The Spanish love their holidays and celebrations! There are several different public holidays in Madrid throughout the year, each with their own special celebrations. It will be good to have an understanding of the different holidays that the Spanish people…

Celebrating the Dead on Día de Todos los Santos

The Best 23 Festivals in Spain: A Month-by-Month Guide

Celebrating New Year’s 2026 in Madrid!

December 8th: The Kickoff to the Spanish Holiday Season!

October 12: The National Day of Spain

Celebrating Easter in Spain

Celebrating Easter in Madrid – Your Guide to Semana Santa 2026

Carnival in Madrid: What to See & Do in 2025

Public Holidays in Madrid 2026: When & Why They’re Celebrated

Los Reyes Magos: Spain’s Extended Christmas 2025

Nochevieja Universitaria: Early NYE Festival in Salamanca!

Where to Celebrate Carnival in Spain

What is a ‘Puente’ Anyway?

Fiesta del Pilar: A national Party in Zaragoza!

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