Quema del diablo

Today, Guatemalans celebrate Quema del Diablo (Devil's Fire). Its origin dates back to the 16th century and marks the victory of good over evil with the birth of Christ. Fires representing sins and the devil are lit to cleanse impurities from the soul. The tradition consists of removing the oldest or most worn objects found in the house in order to burn them; planning to do a deep cleaning at home. #mythology #myth #legend #calendar #7December #Guatemala #QuemaDelDiablo