Superstitions Your Hispanic Parents Might Say (part 2)
January 18, 2019
The Hispanic culture has many superstitions or sayings that have been passed down through generations. Many people now think they’re mostly just tales people say, but older people think that at some point it was real. Many PV students have grown up knowing these sayings and some believe they are true.
“I’ve heard about the money thing once I think. But I heard that the two dollar bill is for good luck.” -Michelle (11th Grade)
Explanation: Leaving money on the floor will cause you to lose a big amount of money.
“I’ve heard the superstition about the babies because my parents are both Mexicans and I have come to the conclusion that these ‘Mexican conspiracies’ are true.” – Fatima Nunez (11th Grade)
Explanation: A baby being admired too much but not touched will get the evil eye. The baby will start too cry, sometimes, uncontrollably. This will result the parent to take the baby to get a cleanse (Limpia). A ‘limpia’ is a Mexican spiritual cleanse which is used to remove ‘negative energy’
“I’ve heard about the Chupacabra. I believe it is real.” Yadira Andrade (11th grade)
History: Translation of the Chupacabra is ‘goat sucker’. The Chupacabra is a creature that has been said to suck the blood out of animals. It is said look sometimes like a small bear or a hairless wolf.
“I haven’t heard of that superstition or any, my family doesn’t really talk about stuff like that.” Azucena Antuna (11th grade)
Explanation: Don’t sweep someone’s feet or they will be single forever is kind of a common superstition in the Hispanic culture.
“My family does it every year. I’m in the middle of believing it but I’m not sure.” Yesenia (11th grade)
Explanation: Eat 12 grapes = 12 whishes when the clock reaches midnight on new years.
