El Colacho — an annual practice dating back to the 1600s that celebrates the Catholic feast of Corpus Christi & takes place in the tiny village of Castrillo de Murcia, Spain. During El Salto del Colacho (The Devil’s Jump) men dressed as the Devil leap over babies who were born during the previous twelve months while the babies lie on mattresses placed in the street. Origins of the tradition are unknown but it is said to cleanse the babies of original sin, ensure them safe passage through life and guard against illness and evil spirits. (Wiki)
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