The annual Gala Innocent, Innocent, a televised event raising funds for children’s health, is set to air live this Sunday, December 28, at 10:00 p.m.(peninsular time) on La 1 de TVE and RTVE Play.
A Centuries-Old Tradition Turns hilariously Modern
What began as a day of mourning has evolved into a playful festivity of pranks and good humor.
- The Day of the Holy Innocents, celebrated annually on December 28, has transformed from a somber remembrance to a day of lighthearted jokes.
- This year’s Gala Innocent, Innocent will benefit research and treatment for childhood cancer.
- Celebrities including Santi Cazorla and Itziar Miranda are slated to be playfully targeted during the televised event.
- Viewers can contribute to the cause via Bizum, PayPal, the Inocente foundation website, or a toll-free number.
The Day of the Holy Innocents offers a captivating look at how traditions morph over time. Originally a day of grief reflecting on the tragedy of children lost in Herod’s time, it’s now widely recognized as a day for humor, laughter, and harmless pranks. This evolution demonstrates how cultural practices adapt to modern realities, allowing people to find joy and connection even through absurdity.
Today, the holiday is marked by a blend of local customs, playful tricks, and humorous events. People across many countries participate in “innocent” pranks-ranging from playful phone calls with fabricated news to surprising friends and coworkers. even the media gets in on the fun, often publishing fake news stories or humorous reports designed to elicit a laugh.
This year marks the 30th edition of gala Innocent,Innocent,and proceeds will support the fight against childhood cancer,funding vital research projects and medical treatments.Presenters Paula Vázquez, Juanma Iturriaga, Jacob Petrus, and Carolina Casado will orchestrate pranks on a lineup of well-known faces, including soccer player Santi Cazorla, actress Itziar Miranda, presenter aitor Albizua, singer Leire Martínez, and actress Nadia de Santiago.
