5 family plans to enjoy Holy Week

Family in the field celebrating Easter

We are in Holy Week, the most important period for the Christian Community. But we are also in the middle of the holiday period, where children enjoy a few days without school, or homework. Time they need to fill with family activities to recharge their batteries and thus complete the last period of classes before summer break.

Holy Week is dedicated to commemorating the last days of Jesus on Earth and with processions and symbolic acts, the Passion, Death and Resurrection of Jesus Christ are remembered. Many families come during these days to different acts and steps of Holy Week, but this, It is not the only activity that you can do as a family during these vacations.

These are our proposals to enjoy a family Easter

Via Crucis living

Via Crucis Balmaseda

Image: Mamen Abad

In many cities of Spain this type of Holy Week processions are held, it is even possible to find them specifically for children. The living Via Crucis is a procession represented. The most important scenes of the Passion are relived in different parts of a population, in addition, it is represented by the inhabitants of the area themselves. It is a very spectacular way of living the Passion of Christ, as if it were a play.

Of course, for children it is preferable not to see the final scenes of the Via Crucis, for be too realistic as they might scare.

Rural holidays

Spring is the best time to organize rural holidays. The temperature is pleasant and you can take walks in the open air, without danger from extreme cold or heat. Which is perfect for traveling with children and enjoying a few family days. You can find rural accommodation and campsites that are very complete and perfect for traveling as a family.

You can perform different Outdoor Activities and it will be a great opportunity for children to connect with the environment. A different way to enjoy Easter, but perfect to recharge your batteries before returning to the routine.

A play

In many cities you can find theater for children and on dates like Easter, the options will be very varied. It's never too early to introduce children to the performing arts, look for information in your city and you will surely find many interesting proposals. You can also take a look at the current billboard and take the kids to the movies.

A day of family crafts

Crafts for Easter Day

Craft afternoons are a great option to keep the kids entertained. Taking advantage of the dates in which we are, you can prepare Easter crafts with them, like painting eggs or cooking Easter monkeys, among many other options.

You can also prepare a pastry workshop with the children, the little ones love to cook and stain their hands with flour and the ingredients that are used for desserts. You can even organize a contest and prepare a small prize for the winner of the workshop. confectionery. Children are sure to be doubly motivated and get fully involved with this activity.


Cultural activities

Staying in your city on vacation is not synonymous with getting bored at home. You can take the opportunity to take the children to know the most important parts and monuments of their city. You can also organize cultural activities and visit a museum or a picturesque town in the area. Many municipalities offer special offers for families during these days. So, you can take advantage of the occasion and visit exhibitions and museums for a cheaper price.

The most important thing is to enjoy free time as a family, eat all together without rushing and with time to talk and laugh as it is not possible to do daily. Day-to-day stress sometimes prevents us from spending quality time with the people we love the most. Therefore, it is important not to waste the days off offered by the calendar.

Although these dates are not important to you, since youAll the world does not live the Passion of Holy Week in the same way. You can always experience the Easter holidays in a different way, but always as a family.


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