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Europe has some fascinating traditions, often originating in ancient pagan traditions or Christianity. The Baby Jumping Festival of Castrillo de Murcia, Spain, is one such amusing event. The festival's main event involves a group of men dressed in red and yellow costumes, known as the Colacho, jumping over mattresses with babies lying on them.
All the babies born during the past year are gathered on mattresses in the town center on the Sunday after the Christian holiday of Corpus Christi. Men dressed as devils run down the street and jump over the babies in a symbolic gesture to cleanse all newborns of their original sin and ensure their safe passage into adulthood.
Referred to as El Salto del Colacho in Spanish, it is a highly anticipated climax to a week of festivities, including a procession through the streets, traditional music and dancing, and other cultural events. It is a unique and fascinating celebration that attracts locals and tourists worldwide. This event began in 1620.
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