Holy Week in San Miguel de Allende Mexico

Processions

As far back as 1712  processions have taken place here. The smells of chamomile and mastranzo (an herb)  is in the air. Chamomile represents the painful passion of Jesus but also health because of its medicinal use

There are alters in different locations through out the city. They are decorated with oranges, lemon grass, purple cloth, and white flowers

 The colors  all have religious meaning.

White=Purity

Yellow= Hope

Orange=Courage

Green= Freedom from bondage

Red= The Holy Spirit

Black=Death

Brown=Humility

Blue= Heavenly Grace

Angles clean the path by throwing chamomile and mastranzo 

They can be trampled as Christ was and emit their healing perfumes that brings peace and tranquility

They carry large sculptures mounted on platforms decorated with flowers. Their is metal lanterns to light the way and are carried in possessions during the day.

Inside the churches they have paid special attention to details and do a beautiful job of making Easter special.

Church goers come in all different  types and sizes 

Happy Easter
Joel