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AAlso known as Epiphany, “Dia de los Reyes” is meant to honor the three wise men, or three kings, who are said to have met the infant Jesus and brought him gifts. This day marks the end of the Christmas season.
In the Rio Grande Valley, the occasion is marked by heavenly scents and the presence of the infant Jesus, as well as a sense of celebration that begins at Christmas time and continues well beyond New Year’s.
La Mexicana Bakery in Edinburgh is no stranger to the aforementioned smells and cheers as the eatery gets into the holiday spirit and remains there long after Día de los Reyes passes, as customers continue to order Rosca de Reyes well into February. Let’s continue.
Roscas are traditional oval cakes topped with membrillo. They also hide an infant Jesus somewhere inside, which if discovered, the finder must make tamales for others to eat from the rosca, at least according to tradition.
Hector Davila of La Mexicana The business opened its doors to the Monitor on Friday for a little insight into its preparations, just in time for Three Kings Day.
However, he did not show us where the Infant Jesus was hidden in the Roscas that were being prepared at that time.
