Spain’s Religion:
The most popular religion in Spain is Roman Catholic. Now of
days Spain’s second largest religion is Muslim because of immigration. There are also a few Jewish and Sikhs. Statistics say that the Catholics consist of
%76, other religious faith consists of %2 and the other %19 consists of people
with no belief in any God. Most religions
though get together on a monthly basis; this is about %20 of the population in
Spain. But, almost every Catholic Church
in Spain is a museum in itself because of the true Spanish feel to it and the
beauty of them.
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| Roman Catholic Church |
Spain’s Traditions
and Holidays:
Spain has many traditions that are celebrated throughout the
year. Some of the biggest celebrations are the
Tomato festival where everyone throws tomatoes at each other and eats them,
also Christmas, celebrating God’s birthday, Flamenco; consists of lots of music
and dancing with gypsies, many parades; honoring the Madonna and patron Saints,
bullfighting; an old art that draws in, many tourists and crowds and eating;
many dinners are prepared to socialize and get together.
Some Popular/National
Spain Celebrations/Festivals are:
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National
Spain Holidays:
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Means:
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Ano
Nuevo
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New
years day (Jan. 1)
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Dia
de los tres Reyes
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When Christmas
presents are given (12th night)
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San
Jose
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Father’s
day (March 19th)
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Variable
Viernes, Variable Dia de Pascua
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Good Friday, Easter
Sunday
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Dia
del Trabajo
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Labour
day (May 1st)
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San
Juan
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St. John’s Day (June
24th)
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Corpus
Christi
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Mid
June
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Santiago
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St. James, patron
saint of Spain (July 25th)
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Asuncion
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Assumption
(August 15th)
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Todos
los Santos
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All Saints Day
(November 1st)
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Dia
de la Constitution
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Constitution
Day (December 6th)
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Immaculada
Concepcion
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Immaculate Conception
(December 8th)
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Navidad
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Christmas
Day (December 25th)
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Three
Magi
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January 5th
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Fiesta
de San Isidro
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Honor
Madrid’s Patron (May 15th)
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Veranos
de la Villa
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Summer in the Village
(throughout July and August)
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Spain’s Food:
Food and eating is very big in Spain. Everyone finds it a great way to spend time
with family and friends and socialize. The
Spanish love to celebrate with each other and find that eating together is a
great way to do so. Fish is very popular
in Spain, along with sausage, ham and cheese.
But, a very popular dish is “Paella” it consists of broth and a little
fruit. A popular desert is called “Roscos
de Santo” made especially for the Festival of San Isidro. On a daily basis though, potatoes, corn, rice
and soup are eaten. In Spain the food is
gotten by fishing, farming (grain mostly), some people will grow their own
food, some will buy from a store and some will do both!
| Paella |
Popular Culture:
In Spain some very popular activities are dancing, soccer,
singing, painting and swimming. Art is a
big deal in Spain; some of the oldest writings are there along with the most
beautiful pieces. Spain has the world’s
best painters and paintings; art seems to be an activity that almost everyone
loves! Soccer in Spain is also a very
popular activity; it is actually called “fotbol” though! The soccer season runs through mid September
to mid May. There are about 100
professional games happening each Saturday and Sunday. Soccer in Spain is almost like a religion to
them, some people say!
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| Soccer in Spain |
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