Happy Holy Week to all Catholics!

Today is the second day of Holy week, the last week of lent. Catholics take time to remember the passion and death of Jesus. Church traditions take place focusing on the last week of his life. All those who fast or made a promise to change their lives, this week is the time to evaluate your progress and continue in the good path. Good Friday symbolizes when Jesus was arrested, had his trial, was crucified, suffered, died and was buried. Usually during lent all images, sculptures and crosses in a church are covered throughout lent specifically on this holy friday. The last days of the week are to observe his death and no communion given either. Holy Saturday is the day Jesus rested on his tomb. Easter Sunday celebrates the resurrection of Jesus, the end of Holy week. Churches are aslo decorated with white colors right before sunrise on sunday.

I remember when I was little, we get up really early to drive to la Antigua, Guatemala, to help decorate the streets with massive beautiful and colorful carpets made of flowers, seeds, sand, lights, and other miscellaneous items. While we kids kept busy tossing pedals, my godparents looked for the perfect spot to watch the Procession, a parade of gorgeous floats.


Here is a picture of the carpets that decorate cities accross Latin America.

Here is a picture of how the streets are during the Procession.

My godparents set up chairs and place our baskets full of snacks for us kids. The smell of incense and people dressed in purple and black gowns surrounded the streets. This is a huge tradition in Latin American countries, where the Catholic religion practiced by majority of the population. No one goes to school or work on Friday. The food is also great. Specially at small towns and villages. You can find all kinds of traditional dishes for very cheap. Check out some videos of Easter celebrations.

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