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| The Rosca |
Yesterday we celebrated Dia de los Reyes Magos (three kings day or Epiphany in English). While not something I ever celebrated in the States, this is a holiday that most people celebrate here in Mexico. For those Mexicans who live in central or southern Mexico, this is even a bigger deal! Cheque grew up opening presents on January 6th instead of Christmas day. On the night of the 5th kids put their shoes out by the Christmas tree. During the night the three wise men pass by on their way to find the Christ child and place gifts in the shoes. There are big celebrations the next day as the kids discover what the wise men left. (This tradition makes so much more sense than Santa ever did and gives meaning to gift giving during the holidays!!!)
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| Yummy! |
On the night of Dia de los Reyes Magos family and friends gather to cut the Rosca, an oval shaped cake that reminds us of God's never ending love for us.
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| Cheque and Alondra cutting the Rosca |
Each person much slice their own piece of the cake. Hidden inside are small plastic figurines of the Christ child or the wise men. If you find a figurine in your piece you make tamales for all on February 2nd :)
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| Bety cutting her piece |
So glad to be apart of another culture and learn their traditions! This is one that I hope to celebrate with my family and friends for years to come! Happy Dia de los Reyes Magos!!!!
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| Luisa checking for the figurine |
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| Who's piece is that???... They are making tamales! |
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| Cheque delighting in this tradition! |
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