Download or read book Festivals & Rituals of Spain written by Cristina García Rodero and published by ABRAMS. This book was released on 1994 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Spanish take their celebrations - fiestas - seriously, whether putting on another self for Carnival or proving one's mettle in the face of bulls. This book reveals the public and private Spain meeting in the fiesta, along with centuries old rituals of pagan origin and solemn religious rites.