The feast of the Three Kings is coming. There is no need to remind that every major Christian holiday is celebrated by Mexicans grandly. I like their faith or maybe just looking for opportunities to party. On December 6, the Epiphany is also celebrated in Mexican homes, but under the name Rosca de Reyes (i.e. Royal Wreath). A traditional rosca is made in the shape of a crown. The cake is decorated with candied, dried fruit, and inside is hidden a porcelain figurine of Jesus. This is in remembrance of the fact that baby Jesus was to be hidden from Herod's soldiers. Everyone cuts the cake according to their own choice. Whoever gets the figurine of the little Messiah is lucky enough to invite guests to the "Fiesta de la Candelariaz" on February 2 and prepare tamales and atoles for them.
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What is interesting, Mexicans don't associate Santa Claus with the Bishop of Myra, whose history began the tradition of giving gifts in Europe. The image of Santa Claus is known, because of the commercialized character Santa Claus associated with the culture of the United States, including the promotion of Coca-Cola. So, on Christmas usually, there isn't a popular custom of giving gifts, but at the beginning of January, children write letters to their favorite king. Then parents secretly are putting them under the Christmas tree or pillows on January 5 and children discover them at Reyes Magos (Epiphany).
Rosca de Reyes in Mexico
