Exploring Easter Traditions: Celebrations in Spain and Beyond

What are 'alcumbras' made of during the Semana Santa celebrations in Antigua, Guatemala?

• Paper and plastic

• Wood and clay

• Rocks and sand

• Colored sodas and flower petals

Which city's Semana Santa processions include six of the oldest and most respected brotherhoods?

• Seville

• Valencia

• Barcelona

• Madrid

Where does the Holy Week officially begin with the celebration of Jesus' entrance to Jerusalem?

• Jerusalem

• Nazareth

• Galilee

• Bethlehem

What unique tradition is observed in Greece on Holy Saturday?

• Releasing doves

• Singing traditional hymns

• Lighting bonfires

• Releasing colorful hot air balloons

Which tradition involves the burning of Judas's effigy?

• In Jerusalem, Israel

• In Rome, Italy

• In Greece

• In Seville, Spain

What happens in Rome on Good Friday?

• A parade of historical costumes

• A candlelit procession led by the Pope

• A day of silence

• A feast is held

In which town in Portugal is Easter celebrated with torch-lit processions?

• Lisbon

• Porto

• Sao Raj

• Faro

What marks the beginning of Holy Week celebrations in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico?

• A traditional dance

• Fireworks display

• Flower carpet laying

• A statue procession

What is the 'Scoppio del Carro' tradition in Florence?

• A dance festival

• A food festival

• A fireworks display from a cart

• A flower parade

What symbolizes a prosperous year ahead in Florence's Easter tradition?

• The ringing of church bells

• The blooming of flowers

• The explosion of a cart

• The lighting of candles