Today the working day has begun in most Spanish cities. Nevertheless, he Easter monday It is a holiday in Cataloniabecoming an additional day of the Easter. This difference with the rest of the country always surprises more than one citizen, however, few know that the reason goes back to the Middle Ages.
Carlomagno started the Carolingian renewal more than 1,200 years ago. This educational reform aimed to increase the cultural level of Medieval Europe. Charlemagne established a royal collaboration with the Church, using Christianity as a link for the improvement of civilization after the collapse of the Roman Empire.
Catalonia was under Carolingian ruleand promoted the celebration of the birth of Jesus, Christmas Day, and his death and resurrection (Easter). During the initial years of the 19th century, trips were long and unsafe, which promoted the festivities of Saint Stephen and Easter Monday.
The objective of these holidays was not to shorten stays and family gatherings, since travel could be complex, so the last day off was spent returning home.. This situation was repeated in the Valencian Community, Balearic Islands, Navarra and Euskadibut in the rest of Spain it is workable due to the failure of the Carolingian project in these territories.