As Three Kings Day approaches, bakeries like La Moreliana in Chula Vista see increased demand for Rosca de Reyes, a tradition involving a hidden figurine.
Three Kings Day, celebrated on January 6th, sees a surge in demand for Rosca de Reyes, a traditional sweet bread containing a hidden baby Jesus figurine. In Chula Vista, the family-owned La Moreliana bakery is busy meeting the high demand for the festive bread, part of a tradition where whoever finds the figurine must host a tamale feast on February 2nd. Celebrations and parades occur in various cities like El Paso, Chicago, and Cancun, where a massive Rosca de Reyes was shared to strengthen family ties and preserve cultural customs.
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