![]() ![]() So on 2 nd February (40 days after Christmas) Mary took Jesus to the temple along with candles or “Candelas” hence the name “Candelaria”, and it is the day of the purification of the Virgin and the presentation of the Lord. The Jewish law said that babies had to be taken to the temple after 40 days because women were considered to be unclean until this period had passed since giving birth. The origins of the Día de la Candelaria firstly have a religious meaning it is the day of the presentation of Christ to the temple. Whoever gets this figurines in their slice of bread have to host the Dia de la Candelaria feast. In this festivity children receive gifts as a symbol of the gifts the Kings gave to Jesus, families eat together Rosca de Reyes, a sweet and special bread containing hidden figurines. Día de Reyes or King’s Day, is celebrated in remembrance of the biblical history of three Kings visiting baby Jesus. ![]() The tamales have to be cooked or provided by one person (or more) selected one month before, on the 6 th of January, when another tradition takes place. ![]() “Día de la candelaria” is known to be the day we are all allowed to eat as much tamales as possible, but do you know why? This celebration has mixed roots in pre-Hispanic traditions and Catholic beliefs. In many places this celebration also includes parades. In Mexico, every 2 nd February families and communities get together for a delicious tamales feast, and they dress up their image of Niño Dios (Child Christ) with brand new clothes and take it to the church to be blessed. ![]()
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