Baby Jumping Festival

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Where?                        Burgos, Spain

When?                         Sunday after Corpus Christi

Can I participate?         Yes, if you’re a baby!

Bizarre?  Why yes of course!  Spain is your one-stop-shop for some strange, yet intriguing festivals.  This festival is as old and it is odd; originating in the province of Castilla y Leon in northwest Spain since the 1620’s grown men don costumes in bright red and yellow and as the name implies of the festival implies, they jump over babies (real babies). 

Why?  The men are dressed to personify the devil therefore evil follows them – of course.  By jumping over the babies the take the evil with them and it never touches the innocent babes, their souls are cleansed and all is well.  Caveat – only babies born in the previous 12 months leading up to the festival can benefit from this soul-cleansing-service.

Are adults spared? Nope.  These devils have in their possession whips, and they aren’t afraid to crack them behind unsuspecting spectators.

Want to go?  Contact the Burgos Tourism Office +34 947 20 31 25

Recent Developments:  Pope Benedict has recently requested that priests in Spain distance themselves from this festival since babies are obviously endangered and the recent death of an elderly gentleman has raised concerns.

Photo Credit: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/

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