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A convert to Catholicism, Alexandra Greeley is a food writer, restaurant critic, and cookbook author, who is passionate about every aspect of the food world — from interviewing chefs to supporting local farmers and to making the connection between food and faith.
Long associated with family gatherings and shared labor, tamales continue to anchor Christmas celebrations across cultures.
Celebrating the Christmas season should be filled with good cheer, family gatherings, special events and, of course, a memorable holiday dinner. Forget serving roast turkey, glazed ham or prime rib of beef. Instead, introduce family and friends to a Latino Christmas dish that dates back thousands of years.
And what can that be? Tamales!
According to historians, ancient civilizations of the Mayans, Aztecs, Incas, Toltecs and Olmecs created these corn-based treats as early as 8,000 to 5,000 B.C. Over the centuries, tamales have become a cherished part of Latino culture. In Mexico, in particular, the tamale is both a culinary staple and a cultural symbol, woven into the country’s history and celebrations. Historians have noted that the tamale links “the sacred to the ordinary,” playing a role in major feasts and family traditions, according to the Mexican family-owned tamale company Los Tamalitos de Balbuena. …
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