A bit late but here it goes…
In Mexico this holiday is celebrated as Día de la Candelaria on February 2nd, known as Candlemas in English, because candles were brought to the church to be blessed. In Mexico Día de la Candelaria is a follow-up to the festivities of ,Dia de Reyes Kings Day on January 6th, when children receive gifts and families and friends break bread together, specifically Rosca de Reyes (Kings Cake), a special sweet bread with figurines hidden inside. The people who get the figurines on Kings Day are supposed to hosy a party on Candlemass Day. Tamales and Atole are the food of choice.
In Mexico this holiday is celebrated as Día de la Candelaria on February 2nd, known as Candlemas in English, because candles were brought to the church to be blessed. In Mexico Día de la Candelaria is a follow-up to the festivities of ,Dia de Reyes Kings Day on January 6th, when children receive gifts and families and friends break bread together, specifically Rosca de Reyes (Kings Cake), a special sweet bread with figurines hidden inside. The people who get the figurines on Kings Day are supposed to hosy a party on Candlemass Day. Tamales and Atole are the food of choice.
Niño Dios:
Another important custom in Mexico, particularly in areas where traditions run strong, is for families to own an image of the Christ child, a niño Dios. At times a godparent is chosen for the niño Dios, who is then responsible for hosting various celebrations between Christmas and Candlemas. First, on Christmas eve the niño Dios is placed in the Nativity scene, on January 6th, King's Day, the child is brought presents from the 3 wise men, and on February 2nd, the child is dressed in fine clothes and presented in the church.
Here is a picture of my niño Dios brought from Mexico!
A better dressed Baby Jesus
1 comment:
So cool and interesting! Love it.
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