A Spanish Catholic brotherhood's refusal to include women in its Holy Week procession has made headlines in Spain, where Easter-time festivities are among the most fervently celebrated in the world. The majority of the Puríssima Sang de Nostre Senyor Jesucrist brotherhood’s members voted to exclude women based on “respect for tradition.” The news led to protests from the government and street protests. Holy Week processions in Spain take months to prepare and peak on Good Friday, one of the most solemn days. Women are often “portadoras” carrying the floats on their shoulders.