![]() This decision came as a surprise to many because, when a similar question arose before the Christmas holidays, special concessions were made and families were allowed to celebrate together, abiding by more lenient regulations. They decided on a (continued) confinement of residents to their regions throughout Semana Santa to avoid mass movement which could easily provoke a fourth wave of Coronavirus. On March 10, 2021, the Interterritorial Council of the National Health System, which consists of Sanidad (the National Health Services) and leaders of each of Spain’s autonomous regions, met to discuss the upcoming holiday. Here’s what we understand about the current circumstances: Semana Santa in “ Confinamiento Perimetral” Furthermore, due to COVID-19 restrictions, residents will not be allowed to travel beyond the borders of their communidades autónomas (autonomous regions) resulting in even less festive feelings this year. ![]() The holiday will still come to pass, of course, but the most traditional aspects of this time of year-the processions-have been canceled. It would be wrong to say “ Semana Santa has been canceled,” but that’s certainly the way it feels here in Spain. Unfortunately, this year the celebration will look very different due to COVID-19 health regulations. Semana Santa is traditionally observed with dozens of processions in every city and town, which draw large gatherings of people in the streets, day after day. If you’ve read any of our previous articles on Semana Santa, you already know that the week leading up to Easter (“Holy Week”) is one of the most special and important celebrations in Spain.
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