Immaculate Conception Description
The Immaculate Conception celebrates the Catholic dogma that the Virgin Mary was conceived free from original sin. It is a national public holiday with banks, government offices, and most businesses closed. The day marks the traditional start of the Christmas season in Spain, with many families setting up nativity scenes and Christmas decorations. Special masses are held in cathedrals, and the feast is particularly significant as the Virgin of the Immaculate Conception is Spain's patroness.
