Semana Santa (Easter Week) in Mexico

San Miguel Allende, Mexico: Semana Santa, or Holy Week, celebrates Easter in Mexico and Latin America. The religious holiday takes on a special meaning in the 90% Catholic society, where citizens reenact Passion Plays. The events include processions of penitents, processions where mature women or "Widows of Christ" carry statues through the street, and pre-pubescent "Brides of Christ" also parade through town.

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San Miguel Allende, Mexico: Semana Santa, or Holy Week, celebrates Easter in Mexico and Latin America. The religious holiday takes on a special meaning in the 90% Catholic society, where citizens reenact Passion Plays. The events include processions of penitents, processions where mature women or "Widows of Christ" carry statues through the street, and pre-pubescent "Brides of Christ" also parade through town.