We have already talked about rosca and tamales, but have you ever wondered where the tradition of dressing the Baby Jesus comes from? In Mexico, tamales have a ceremonial, "ritual" meaning, as they were an important element in the celebrations and offerings made to begin a new agricultural cycle. The fact that it is celebrated with tamales and not just any dish is not a simple gastronomic whim.
Then he/she will invite tamales and atole. Whoever finds the Baby Jesus in the bread roll, becomes his godfather and automatically acquires the commitment to take care of him, dress him in new clothes and present him in the church on February 2 to bless him. Each tiny doll represents Baby Jesus when he hid from the soldiers because Herod ordered to kill all children under two years old. The bread roll has several dolls inside that are hidden. However, in Mexico, it was established shortly after the conquest. This tradition of French origin dates back to the Middle Ages. It all begins on January 6 when the "Rosca de Reyes" is shared. On this date candles are also blessed to symbolize Jesus as the light of all men, hence the name of Candelaria, in some towns it is customary to bless the seeds to augur a good agricultural cycle. In Mexico this celebration comes from the syncretism of Spanish and indigenous traditions since it was brought by the Spaniards and coincides with the celebrations that the Mexicas made to the Tlaloques in honor of Tlaloc, God of rain, to begin the agricultural cycle. This day celebrates the purification of Mary - 40 days after the birth of Jesus - and the presentation of the child in the temple. On February 2 or Candlemas Day, in the religious tradition, the period of Christmas festivities culminates.
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You found the doll in the bread roll! It's your turn to invite the tamales.
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