Santería
Santería is like a game of dress-up, but with special clothes and pretend spirits called Orishas. People who believe in Santería think that these spirits have powers, like magic superheroes.
In Santería, people dress up in special clothes, sing songs, and dance to honor these spirits. They also give offerings to them, like food or drinks, which they think will make the spirits happy and give them good luck.
Santería has its roots in African religions that were brought over to the Americas during the slave trade. Over time, these religions mixed with Catholicism, so now people who practice Santería might also go to church and believe in Jesus too.
Even though Santería might seem strange or scary to people who don't understand it, it can be an important part of some people's lives and cultures.
In Santería, people dress up in special clothes, sing songs, and dance to honor these spirits. They also give offerings to them, like food or drinks, which they think will make the spirits happy and give them good luck.
Santería has its roots in African religions that were brought over to the Americas during the slave trade. Over time, these religions mixed with Catholicism, so now people who practice Santería might also go to church and believe in Jesus too.
Even though Santería might seem strange or scary to people who don't understand it, it can be an important part of some people's lives and cultures.