The Latin Christmas Table

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ESPAÑA: Roscón de Reyes

Christmas in Spain and most Spanish-speaking countries doesn't end until January 6th, when the Three Wise Men (or Reyes Magos) come to leave gifts for children. After opening their presents, the family feasts on hot cocoa and a piece of Roscón de Reyes--a sweet bread filled with nuts and candied fruit. But before the roscón makes it to the oven, the baker places ... more 

Photo by: Flickr Photo/Some rights reserved by A30_Tsitika/h

ESPAÑA: Roscón de Reyes

Christmas in Spain and most Spanish-speaking countries doesn't end until January 6th, when the Three Wise Men (or Reyes Magos) come to leave gifts for children. After opening their presents, the family feasts on hot cocoa and a piece of Roscón de Reyes--a sweet bread filled with nuts and candied fruit. But before the roscón makes it to the oven, the baker places small figures representing Joseph and Mary, as well as a large bean. The lucky one who gets the holy couple wins; the person who gets the bean loses. There's no doubt, though, that sharing some roscón with family is a win for all.

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