Jan 18, 2017

Revelers dressed as demons called “Dimonis” take part in a “Correfoc” or “run with fire” party during traditional celebrations in honor of Saint Anthony in Muro village in the Mediterranean island of Mallorca, Spain. Mixing pagan and religious traditions from medieval times, the fire and demon festivals are held in towns across the island of Mallorca each Jan. 16-17 to celebrate the day of Saint Anthony the Abbot, the patron saint of animals.

: In this photo taken on Monday, Jan. 16, 2017, revelers dressed as demons called ‘Dimonis’ hold fireworks as they take part in a ‘Correfoc’ or ‘run with fire’ party during traditional celebrations in honor of Saint Anthony in Muro village in the Mediterranean island of Mallorca, Spain. Mixing pagan and religious traditions from medieval times, the fire and demon festivals are held in towns across the island of Mallorca each Jan. 16-17 to celebrate the day of Saint Anthony the Abbot, the patron saint of animals. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)

: In this photo taken on Monday, Jan. 16, 2017, revelers dressed as demons called ‘Dimonis’ hold fireworks as they take part in a ‘Correfoc’ or ‘run with fire’ party during traditional celebrations in honor of Saint Anthony in Muro village in the Mediterranean island of Mallorca, Spain. Mixing pagan and religious traditions from medieval times, the fire and demon festivals are held in towns across the island of Mallorca each Jan. 16-17 to celebrate the day of Saint Anthony the Abbot, the patron saint of animals. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)

: In this photo taken on Monday, Jan. 16, 2017, a reveler dressed as a demon called ‘Dimonis’ holds fireworks as he takes part in a ‘Correfoc’ or ‘run with fire’ party during traditional celebrations in honor of Saint Anthony in Muro village in the Mediterranean island of Mallorca, Spain. Mixing pagan and religious traditions from medieval times, the fire and demon festivals are held in towns across the island of Mallorca each Jan. 16-17 to celebrate the day of Saint Anthony the Abbot, the patron saint of animals. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)

: In this photo taken on Monday, Jan. 16, 2017, a reveler dressed as a demon called ‘Dimonis’ runs with a wooden fork after people to scare them during traditional celebrations in honor of Saint Anthony in Alcudia village at the Mediterranean island of Mallorca, Spain. Mixing pagan and religious traditions from medieval times, the fire and demon festivals are held in towns across the island of Mallorca each Jan. 16-17 to celebrate the day of Saint Anthony the Abbot, the patron saint of animals. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)

: In this photo taken on Monday, Jan. 16, 2017, a reveler dressed as a demon called ‘Dimonis’ scares children with a broom during traditional celebrations in honor of Saint Anthony in Sa Pobla village at the Mediterranean island of Mallorca, Spain. Mixing pagan and religious traditions from medieval times, the fire and demon festivals are held in towns across the island of Mallorca each Jan. 16-17 to celebrate the day of Saint Anthony the Abbot, the patron saint of animals. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)

: In this photo taken on Monday, Jan. 16, 2017, ‘dimonis’ or demon masks and costumes lay on chairs before being used by revelers during traditional celebrations in honor of Saint Anthony in Sa Pobla village at the Mediterranean island of Mallorca, Spain. Mixing pagan and religious traditions from medieval times, the fire and demon festivals are held in towns across the island of Mallorca each Jan. 16-17 to celebrate the day of Saint Anthony the Abbot, the patron saint of animals. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)

: In this photo taken on Monday, Jan. 16, 2017, a reveler dressed as a demon called ‘Dimonis’ holds fireworks as he takes part in a ‘Correfoc’ or ‘run with fire’ party during traditional celebrations in honor of Saint Anthony in Muro village in the Mediterranean island of Mallorca, Spain. Mixing pagan and religious traditions from medieval times, the fire and demon festivals are held in towns across the island of Mallorca each Jan. 16-17 to celebrate the day of Saint Anthony the Abbot, the patron saint of animals. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)

: In this photo taken on Monday, Jan. 16, 2017, revelers dressed as demons called ‘Dimonis’ hold fireworks as they take part in a ‘Correfoc’ or ‘run with fire’ party during traditional celebrations in honor of Saint Anthony in Muro village in the Mediterranean island of Mallorca, Spain. Mixing pagan and religious traditions from medieval times, the fire and demon festivals are held in towns across the island of Mallorca each Jan. 16-17 to celebrate the day of Saint Anthony the Abbot, the patron saint of animals. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)

: In this photo taken on Monday, Jan. 16, 2017, a reveler dressed as a demon called ‘Dimonis’ jumps from atop a pile of wood during traditional celebrations in honor of Saint Anthony in Alcudia village at the Mediterranean island of Mallorca, Spain. Mixing pagan and religious traditions from medieval times, the fire and demon festivals are held in towns across the island of Mallorca each Jan. 16-17 to celebrate the day of Saint Anthony the Abbot, the patron saint of animals. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)

: In this photo taken on Monday, Jan. 16, 2017, revelers dressed as demons called ‘Dimonis’ stand before taking part in a ‘Correfoc’ or ‘run with fire’ party during traditional celebrations in honor of Saint Anthony in Muro village in the Mediterranean island of Mallorca, Spain. Mixing pagan and religious traditions from medieval times, the fire and demon festivals are held in towns across the island of Mallorca each Jan. 16-17 to celebrate the day of Saint Anthony the Abbot, the patron saint of animals. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)

: In this photo taken on Monday, Jan. 16, 2017, revelers dressed as demons called ‘Dimonis’ stand before taking part in a ‘Correfoc’ or ‘run with fire’ party during traditional celebrations in honor of Saint Anthony in Muro village in the Mediterranean island of Mallorca, Spain. Mixing pagan and religious traditions from medieval times, the fire and demon festivals are held in towns across the island of Mallorca each Jan. 16-17 to celebrate the day of Saint Anthony the Abbot, the patron saint of animals. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)

Saint Anthony mask festival in Spain

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