Wednesday, January 2, 2013

Costa Rica's Holidays

Costa Rica has similar holidays like Holy Week. Holy Week is Palm Sunday to Easter.  Palm Sunday was the day that Jesus died.  The week of Holy Week there are street plays with roman soldiers walking the streets for re-enactments of the Pascua.  A few other holidays Costa Ricans celebrate is Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.  They walk around singing Christmas songs about going to Bethlehem.  Also they celebrate News years eve, people watch fireworks and see bullfights.  Costa Ricans love to celebrate Mother's Day.  On April 11 they celebrate Juan Santamaria Day with parades, music and dance.  He is a hero to Costa Ricans.  Last but not least people celebrate Independence day on September 15. On Independence day there are neighborhood parades and school children carry flags.   

Palm Sunday


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  2. Palm Sunday is regarded as sacrosanct in Costa Rica. This widely celebrated holy day is also giving the glimpse of their traditions and customs which gravitates people all around.

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