2. De tradiciones y bobadas varias

Colombiay Puerto Rico In this episode, we explore the traditions and superstitions that shaped our childhoods in Colombia and Puerto Rico. Desde el mal de ojo hasta los rituales de Año Nuevo, hablamos de esas creencias que forman parte esencial de la cultura latina. Growing up in Latino households means living inside stories passed down through generations. It means hearing warnings, consejos, and dichos that blend Catholic influence, Indigenous history, folklore, and family tradition. We discuss: • Colombian superstitions and folklore • Puerto Rican traditions • Hispanic New Year rituals • Mal de ojo and spiritual beliefs • Family sayings and generational wisdom • Catholic influence in Latin American homes • Bicultural adaptation of traditions in the U.S. Estas tradiciones viajan con nosotros. Whether we live in Latin America or as Latinos in the United States, cultural rituals create continuity and identity. They shape how we see luck, faith, family, and even success. We reflect on how bicultural families maintain traditions while navigating American culture. Hablamos de cómo las creencias evolucionan pero nunca desaparecen completamente. This episode is nostalgic, humorous, and deeply rooted in Hispanic heritage. It’s a bilingual conversation about cultural memory, Latino identity, and growing up between modernity and tradition. Keywords woven throughout this episode: Latino traditions Latin American culture Colombian culture Puerto Rican culture Hispanic superstitions Bicultural identity Spanglish storytelling Growing up Latino Latinos in the U.S. Cultural heritage Porque nuestras tradiciones no solo son historias — son identidad viva.