221. Las muñecas quitapenas

About this episode

This episode explores the tradition of Guatemala’s worry dolls and their cultural significance.

In this episode, we explore the fascinating tradition of Guatemala’s worry dolls, tiny handmade dolls that are said to take away your worries while you sleep. Where did this tradition come from, and why do so many people still love these little dolls today? Listen to find out! Transcript here! Email us! Buy Me a Coffee Facebook Group TikTok Instagram Leave your voice message at +1920-361-3329 Click here for information on our virtual class! If you enjoy the podcast, please support us by leaving a review, sharing the episode, and joining the conversation on social media. Your support helps us continue creating comprehensible Spanish content for learners around the world.

People in this episode

Host: Marta Ruiz Yedinak

Topics covered

• Guatemala
• worry dolls
• tradition
• handmade dolls
• cultural significance

Keywords

• worry dolls
• Guatemala
• tradition
• handmade
• sleep
• cultural significance

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Las muñecas quitapenas

Places: Guatemala

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