Burning of Judas — Greece & Latin America

In Greece and Latin America, the Burning of Judas on Easter Saturday torches effigies filled with fireworks, creating a cathartic spectacle that combines religious symbolism with pyrotechnic displays. Thousands of visitors flock to the town of San Juan de los Lagos in Mexico, where a single 15-foot effigy contains 200 firecrackers. This tradition is 40% more explosive than the typical Easter celebration and offers a sensory intensity that ranks second only to #1's Semana Santa in terms of dramatic visual impact.