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Spain: Horses Run Through Flames During Celebrations (VIDEO)

Published January 21, 2026, 09:13
Spain: Horses Run Through Flames During Celebrations (VIDEO)

In Spain, traditional festive events took place in honor of Saint Anthony the Abbot, the patron saint of animals. In the village of San Bartolomé de Pinarejos, horses gallop through large flames, a tradition believed to cleanse the animals for the coming year. Despite criticism from animal rights organizations, the event attracts many spectators. Simultaneously, in Madrid, pet owners carried their dogs and cats to churches to be blessed with holy water, a practice believed to bring health and protection to the animals.