Holy Week

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Each year, the week before Easter is designated as Holy Week (or Semana Santa).  We were out of school for the entire week but for everyone else, those who worked in the city only had Thursday and Friday off.  So, most of San Jose was shut down for those two days; no buses, taxis, etc.  Also, those who celebrate Holy Week refrain from eating meat and even the liquor stores are prohibited by the government to sell liquor on Thursday and Friday, which means unfortunately that most people stock up the days before.

On Friday before Easter, they simulate the crucifixion of Christ and parade figures of Jesus on the cross thru the streets of the city.  Unfortunately, their enthusiasm for Christ’s resurrection isn’t as obvious.  Even in the evangelical church we attend, there was very little mention of it being Easter.  I am certain, it will be even less when we get to Mexico.