# La Quema del Diablo \| Why Guatemalans Burn the Devil Every Year

Episodio de [Study Spanish Anywhere](https://escuchario.semeescucha.es/podcast/study-spanish-anywhere-6745869), de Pilar Argueta.

- Publicado: 1 de diciembre de 2023
- Duración: 9 min
- Temporada 2, episodio 5
- Audio: https://anchor.fm/s/e8abe760/podcast/play/79424901/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2023-11-1%2F56ec0a11-6908-db7a-428b-bb1f8088b4cb.mp3
- Página: https://escuchario.semeescucha.es/podcast/study-spanish-anywhere-6745869/episodio/11908056-la-quema-del-diablo-why-guatemalans-burn-the-devil-every-year

## Sobre este episodio

Learn about the Burning of the Devil ( La Quema del Diablo ), a unique Guatemalan tradition that marks the beginning of the Christmas season. In this video, we explore the origins and cultural significance of La Quema del Diablo , one of Guatemala's most iconic holiday traditions. If you're curious about Guatemalan culture, you'll discover the historical connection between this custom and the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. This episode is perfect for anyone who wants to better understand the traditions that shape Christmas in Guatemala. We also examine how La Quema del Diablo has evolved over the years and what it means to Guatemalans today. Through this journey into Guatemalan culture, you'll gain a deeper understanding of how religious beliefs and popular traditions come together during one of the country's most cherished times of the year. Subscribe for weekly videos exploring the history, culture, and traditions of Guatemala and Latin America, and let me know in the comments which tradition you'd like to learn about next! 📖 Read the transcription on my website: http://www.studyspanishanywhere.com/podcast/e5-t2-la-quema-del-diablo-en-guatemala-purificacion-y-tradicion⁠ 📌 Subscribe, like, and hit the bell 🔔 to keep learning Spanish with authentic stories and cultural lessons every week! ✨ Book your Spanish trial lesson now 👉 https://calendly.com/studyspanishanyw... INSTAGRAM 📲 https://www.instagram.com/studyspanishanywhere/ FACEBOOK 📲 https://www.facebook.com/Studyspanishanywhere 🎙️ Find the podcast on: SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/1K5tLm5oYz8zpE34UUWoD2?si=6d7db1a27e5a4b60 APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/study-spanish-anywhere/id1561577054 AMAZON: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/749f932b-40cf-463e-8c37-dcd2924c417d/study-spanish-anywhere

Anterior: [Día de los muertos en Guatemala : More Than a Celebration](https://escuchario.semeescucha.es/podcast/study-spanish-anywhere-6745869/episodio/11908057-dia-de-los-muertos-en-guatemala-more-than-a-celebration)
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