Hundreds of traditions and festivities are celebrated annually in Galicia, Spain. Some of the major festivities include Carnavales de Verín in February, Día das Letras Galegas honoring Galician writers in May, the festival of the apostle Saint James in Santiago de Compostela in July, and the San Froilán festival in Lugo in October. Traditional events include the Rapa das Bestas horse mane trimming in July and regional foods like lacón con grelos pork with turnip greens. The document provides details on the origins and activities of several significant Galician celebrations and customs.