Some traditions aren’t written down. They’re whispered, protected, and shared only when the moment feels right. The malocchio prayer is one of them. In certain families across Southern Italy, it’s believed this prayer can only be taught on Christmas Eve, passed from one generation to the next as a quiet act of faith and protection. Whether you grew up hearing these stories or you’re just learning about them now, it’s a reminder of how much of our heritage lives in the rituals our grandparents ca