The tradition most likely goes back to the 14th century, but it likely also has pre-Christian origins connected to the March equinox and the coming of spring – water being a symbol of life and renewal. Similar traditions can be found all around Central and Eastern Europe, with Поливаний понеділок (Watering Monday) in Ukraine, Oblévačka in Czech, Oblievačka in Slovak and Vízbevető in Hungary. It’s also known as ‘Dyngus Day’ in Polish communities outside Poland.
Orthodox Christians in Greece, Russia, Bulgaria, Ukraine, and other countries around the world celebrate Orthodox Easter or Pascha.
The Running of the Wine Horses is a fantastic fiesta to attend, it takes place on the same day every year; the 2nd May. The fiesta, known in Spanish as the ‘Caballos del Vino’ has been declared as being of International Tourist Interest and is a well worth enjoying. It starts on 1st May and continues until 5th May. There are lots of parades, processions and re-enactments aside from the main event of the actual running of the wine horses.
Santo Encuentro or procession of the Encuentro is the name of one of the religious celebrations of Holy Week in Spain.
As if it were a DIRECT, the HOLY WEEK OF SEVILLE 2021 was suspended due to the pandemic that plagues the world, “La Saeta” launches a series of SPECIAL EDITION videos with the days of each day. Enjoy from the day of Dolores Friday until Easter Sunday from the channel “La Saeta” with the videos that we have recorded from 2015 to 2019 in order of schedules of the day.
Europe Renaissance wishing everyone a Happy Easter!
Let us remember the miracle of Jesus’ resurrection and His endless love. Wishing you all of the Lord’s blessings on this special day.
“The initiative for the union of Europe will emerge from the street, not from the state. Tomorrow’s great man will be he who makes Europe.” Gaston Riou, Europe, My Homeland. 1928.
St. Patrick’s Day has been celebrated in Ireland for more than a millennium. It was a time to cut loose during the Catholic Lent season, and as such it quickly became synonymous with Irish food and drink.
Russia’s top Christian leader has warned that athletes and soldiers in the country are turning to pagan traditions.
March 14, 2021, Maslenitsa is finally seen off in Russia with pancakes, round dances and bonfires.
Due to the pandemic, many Russians stayed at home and celebrate the wide Maslenitsa with their families. Nevertheless, many Russians went to parks and city squares to take part in the traditional burning of the effigy.
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