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