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The “Móndidas”, San Pedro Manrique -Soria-

The Day of the ‘Móndidas’ is the day of Saint John although the celebrations begin the day before.

A little bit of history

The origins of this celebration are unclear. Some say that this day commemorates the abolition of the Moorish requirement that 100 virgins be given every year as tribute from Christian Kingdoms in Iberia. Continue reading The “Móndidas”, San Pedro Manrique -Soria-