| | Jesus died on the cross and was buried before sunset. So Friday was first day that Jesus lay in the tomb. In most churches, the decorations are red to symbolize the blood of martyrdom. Some churches remove all decorations on [[Good Friday]], veiling anything that can’t be removed in black. [http://www.kencollins.com/holydays/holy-05.htm] | | Jesus died on the cross and was buried before sunset. So Friday was first day that Jesus lay in the tomb. In most churches, the decorations are red to symbolize the blood of martyrdom. Some churches remove all decorations on [[Good Friday]], veiling anything that can’t be removed in black. [http://www.kencollins.com/holydays/holy-05.htm] |
| − | Holy Week is one of the most important parts of the Christian year, particularly for [[Roman Catholic]]s, and sees elaborate celebrations in many parts of the world including [[Italy]], [[Spain]], [[Mexico]], and other countries in [[Latin America]]. ''Semana Santa'' has been one of the most important celebrations in Seville, [[Spain]] for centuries (like in other places in the world, i.e. Tarma, Peru, Marinduque, Italy, Popayan, Colombia, Tlalpan, Mexico City, Malaga and Gerona, in Spain). It may have it's origin as far back as the 14th century. | + | Holy Week is one of the most important parts of the Christian year, particularly for [[Roman Catholic]]s, and sees elaborate celebrations in many parts of the world including [[Italy]], [[Spain]], [[Mexico]], and other countries in [[Latin America]]. ''Semana Santa'' has been one of the most important celebrations in Seville, [[Spain]] for centuries (like in other places in the world, i.e. Tarma, Peru, Marinduque, Italy, Popayan, Colombia, Tlalpan, [[Mexico City]], Malaga and Gerona, in Spain). It may have it's origin as far back as the 14th century. |