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

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. Why do the villagers insist this ritual must never be missed? 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. Watch now and decide for yourself: sacred tradition—or something far more unsettling?