Why men still jump over babies every year in this 400-year-old Spanish ritual
In Castrillo de Murcia, Spain, men dressed as devils leap over infants in the El Colacho festival, a centuries-old ritual blending paganism and Catholicism. This unique tradition, believed to purify babies and ward off evil, continues to draw crowds, celebrating protection, renewal, and community pride.
In Castrillo de Murcia, Spain, men dressed as devils leap over infants in the El Colacho festival, a centuries-old ritual blending paganism and Catholicism. This unique tradition, believed to purify babies and ward off evil, continues to draw crowds, celebrating protection, renewal, and community pride.
