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Wednesday, January 6, 2010

Feliz Dia de Reyes

Tradition has it that came from the East, three wise men, and they were guided by a star (The Star of Bethlehem) which led them to Bethlehem. They sought the newborn Jesus and worshiped him, offering gold (representing its true nature as a present given to the kings), incense (representing his divine nature, used in worship at the altars of God) and myrrh (a compound embalmer for the dead, representing the future suffering and death of Jesus).
In central and southern Mexico, the children write a letter to the Wise Kings asking for the gifts they want and ensuring their good behavior during the year.
Throughout Mexico and it is customary to share a family meal (roll) on Jan. 6, a Rosca de Reyes, hiding several small plastic dolls that represent the baby Jesus, one who at the time the thread is from one of them is charge of making tamales and atole or inviting 2 February, honoring Saint Candelaria... So wait for an invitation.

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