Epiphany

Last night we celebrated Epiphany with the neighbours and a family of Mexican friends. This day is also known as "Day of the Kings". The highlight is when the "Rosca de Reyes" or Three Kings cake is brought out after dinner. Everyone gathers around to see who will discover a tiny, plastic "Baby Jesus" in their piece of cake. Taking turns, we each sliced into the circle of breadlike cake, carefully exposing the centre to reveal(or not) the little naked body. Whoever finds this figure is responsible for hosting Candelaria Day on February 2nd with tamales and atole(a hot sweet drink that is thickened with corn flour). Jean, Doug's mother, found one little guy hiding in her piece of cake!!