![]() ![]() In appreciation for her son’s arrival, who came to the world lighting it up like a candle or a candela (in Spanish)… Therefore, therefore this celebration’s name. It is said that 40 days after Christmas, on February 2, the virgin went to church to purify herself, and to introduce baby Jesus to the priests. ![]() This is an easy-to-enjoy tradition, but… Do you know where does it come from? Meaning of the Candelaria Day The rosca de reyes’ trick is that inside it hides small baby figurines, which represent baby Jesus this way, those who find one of these figurines in their slice, are committed to buying tamales for everyone present, in order to enjoy during the Candelaria Day, which is celebrated on February 2. Relatives and friends get to choose which section of the cake they’ll cut, to savor accompanied by a cup of hot chocolate, coffee, or milk. On the night of January 5, the Three Wise Men visit children to bring them gifts while they sleep, therefore on January 6, with the kids’ happiness, families celebrate with a slice of this dessert. This cake is savored at every home in the country, specifically on January 6. It is enough to have participated in a reunion where the traditional “ rosca de reyes” (ring-shaped cake) was cut. To enjoy the Mexican tradition of Candelaria Day, you don’t have to be a history expert. This festivity has been celebrated in Mexico for generations, and it’s a moment that brings families and friends together to enjoy this country’s typical culinary delights, but do you know what is Candelaria Day about? February 2nd, Candelaria Day ![]()
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