Is Santeria a festival held before the Christian season of lent?

Santería is not a festival; rather, it is a syncretic religion that combines elements of African traditions, primarily from the Yoruba people, with aspects of Catholicism. While it incorporates various rituals and celebrations, it is distinct from the Christian tradition of Lent. Festivals such as Carnaval, which precede Lent, may include Santería practices, but they are separate events.