11 Things That Won't Make Sense If You Don't Come From a Latino Family

The go-to remedy for a headache, a cold, or your latest breakup.

Because abuela saying so was enough of a reason to put on the jacket.

You'll get sick because of "el aire."

Sleepovers, what are sleepovers? You weren't allowed to take part of any as a kid because you had a bed and it was in your house.

Chancleta: a shoe (or really any item) you throw at someone to get their attention.

Your abuela never had aspirations to be in Good Housekeeping magazine, she just wanted to make sure that no one ruin perfectly new muebles.

It's literally anything but cookies. The mantequilla tub probably contains rice and chicken.

Waves and hugs are not enough when you're saying hi to family or total strangers — kisses on the cheek or it never happened.

There was one time to open presents during the holiday season and it's midnight on Christmas Eve. None of this Christmas morning nonsense.

Everyone is a cousin, an uncle, or aunt, which means I can't actually distinguish blood relations from, like, other family members or just friends.

Why every candle in your house has a religious entity on it, of course.