![]() Some also place some hay and a bucket with water for the animals, and even some cookies and milk for Melchor, Gaspar and Baltasar. Before going to bed the children place their shoes under their bed, outside, or in the living room, where the Wise Men will leave them presents. O n the night, of January 5, the figurines of the Three Wise Men are added to the nativity scene. On January 6, most Latino countries celebrate Dia de los Reyes, the Epiphany, remembering the day when the Three Wise Men following the star to Bethlehem, arrived bearing their treasured gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh for the Baby Jesus. Posted on DecemUpdated on December 28, 2013Īfter New Year’s Day, Mexican & Latino families still have a very special date to celebrate and enjoy! This entry was posted in Uncategorized and tagged Baby Jesus, candlemas, Dia de la Candelaria, El Burrito Mercado, ROSCA DE REYES, tamales. Of course, if you are celebrating Dia de la Candelaria you’ll need plenty of tamales and hot chocolate! The person or people that got the plastic baby Jesus in the Rosca de Reyes is traditionally suppose to host the tamales party! Did you get a baby Jesus? If so, you better swing into El Burrito Mercado‘s deli for tamales! Whoever got the baby Jesus from Jan 6 Rosca de Reyes hosts the tamales party! Be sure to get plenty of tamales! Invite all those with whom you shared the Rosca de Reyes!įebruary 2 is also officially known as the first Groundhog Day celebration! How will you celebrate February 2? Dressing up the baby Jesus or wait to see if he hedgehog (or badger) will see its shadow and six more weeks of winter will follow? Whatever you choose to celebrate, will surely include food! The baby Jesus and the special clothing sells out quickly at our mercado, it’s common for people to also gift them during the holidays. Throughout Mexico people dress up figurines of the baby Jesus Christ and take him to the church to be blessed, also there are many get togethers with family and friends to eat more tamales! Baby Jesus figurines Many people dress the baby Jesus in white and take him to church to be blessed. It is mainly a religious and family celebration, but in some places, it is a major fiesta with bullfights and parades. Posted on JanuUpdated on January 28, 2015ĭía de la Candelaria, or Candlemas, is celebrated throughout Mexico on February 2nd. ![]()
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