Spain's Dance of Death shows the darker side of Easter

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With photos that can be confused for a Halloween parade, Spain's annual Dance of Death looks incredibly macabre.

With Holy Week coming to an end, Maundy Thursday celebrates Jesus' last supper and is the day when the Dance of Death is held.

Skeletons, hooded penitents, Jesus and Mary march through the town of Verges on the eve of Good Friday -- a must-see Easter celebration.

Related: Mexico's Holy Week rituals:

Mexican Faithful Self-Flagellate to Mark Easter Celebrations
Mexican Faithful Self-Flagellate to Mark Easter Celebrations

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