The Leap of the Devil: Spain’s Sin-Eater Ritual

<p>Each June in the village of Castrillo de Murcia, Spain, a man dressed as the devil leaps over rows of newborns in a centuries-old ritual known as El Colacho. On the surface, it’s colorful tradition. But beneath the rose petals and cheers, a darker legend lingers—one of curses, spirit possession, and a leap meant to contain something ancient and watching.</p><p> </p><p>Why do the villagers insist this ritual must never be missed?</p><p> </p><p>Tonight on Our Weird World, we unravel the chilling truth behind one of Europe’s strangest festivals. Step inside the shadows of El Colacho… and discover why the devil jumps.</p><p> </p><p>Watch now and decide for yourself: sacred tradition—or something far more unsettling?</p>