Guatemalan Worry Doll

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Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Tweens
  • Registration is required for this event.
  • Registration will close on January 21, 2026 @ 3:30pm.
  • This event is for registrants grade 3rd Grade to 5th Grade.

Program Description

Event Details

Worry Dolls, also known as Muñeca Quitapena, originated in the Mayan areas of Guatemala and Mexico. They are handmade using a base of wool or wire and colorful fabrics.

According to Mayan tradition, parents give them to their children at night if they're scared. They put them under their pillows and when they wake up, their concerns are gone. The legend of a Mayan princess named Ixmucane received a special gift from their Sun God and it allows her to solve any problem someone might be worried about. 
 

Create your own doll and watch your worries go away.

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