Semana Santa
Learn the history behind the clothing,
customs, and traditions.
Why are they wearing robes & pointed hoods?
Click the links below to learn more
From El País
“No Ku Klux Klan. Spanish tradition”
"A pastry shop in Cádiz selling figurines of hooded penitents has decided to anticipate the uncomfortable questions it usually receives around Easter time."
From News Week
"Holy Week: These Spanish Penitents Have Nothing To Do With the KKK"
"To American eyes, Holy Week's robes and tall pointy hats with eye holes are shockingly familiar: they look just like those worn by the Ku Klux Klan."
From Discover Sherry
"Hoods and Robes during Semana Santa (English)"
"When I was stationed here, about twenty-some years ago, …. my first reaction to seeing hordes of robed and hooded persons parading about every Spring was not a good one..."
From Culture Trip
"11 Easter Traditions and Customs You Should Know About in Spain"
"Easter time in Spain can be very different from how you might be used to celebrating it at home. There are no Easter egg hunts or giant bunnies – and not much chocolate either."
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