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The Fallas - Fallas de San José

Spain: Festivals - Las Fallas de San José

The annual Fallas de San José is a Spanish holiday celebrated on March 19th and unofficially marks the beginning of spring.
In Spain on March 19th it is St. Joseph’s Day.
This is a day where Spain celebrates the saint.
It is not surprising that this Spain festival is actually linked to a pagan festival for the spring equinox.
The festival is held in Valencia Spain where several thousand people come to celebrate the day with food, rituals, and many other activities.
You will find bonfires are lighted at night in Spain in the streets.
You will also find that messages, statements, and poems are made for all to see during this Spain festival.