I Came Home Early & Went Pale When I Saw My Husband Performing His Spanish Tradition over Our 6-Month-Old Baby
ArchiveFirst published May 1, 2025. It may not reflect later developments.
Dramatized story: This piece is a fictionalized story inspired by real-life situations. Names and details may have been changed.
A Shocking Discovery
Tess came home early from visiting her pregnant sister—only to freeze in horror. Her husband, Javier, dressed in a full devil costume, had just jumped over their six-month-old son, Dante, who lay unaware on a mattress. “Are you insane?!” she screamed, panicked and confused.
A Spanish Tradition
Javier tried to calm her down, explaining, “It’s a tradition from Spain called El Colacho. It wards off evil spirits and brings good luck to the baby.” His mother, calmly recording the event, added, “Babies are vulnerable to spirits. This protects them.”
Feeling Betrayed
Tess was furious. Not because of the tradition itself, but because Javier hadn’t told her. “You should have included me,” she said. “I deserve to know what’s happening with our child.”
A Step Forward
Realizing his mistake, Javier apologized. The couple shared dinner afterward, tensions softening. Tess agreed to learn about his culture—but firmly added, “No more jumping over our son.”
Final Thought
Tradition matters—but communication matters more. What would you have done in her place?
