What is the meaning of the Rosca de Reyes? These are the facts that you surely did not know about this Mexican tradition

Every January 6, Mexican families and the rest of Latin America enjoy a traditional Rosca de Reyes as their main course. It is an oval bread decorated with crystallized fruits that puts an end to all Christian celebrations related to the birth of Jesus Christ.

Three Kings Day, time for family reflection

This custom is carried out every year, with the aim of paying tribute to one of the most important events in the Bible: the Epiphany, the moment in which three Wise Men, Melchor, Gaspar and Baltazar, meet the son of God and give him three offerings, after having traveled from the east under the guidance of a star.

What is the meaning of the Rosca de Reyes?

As published by the Government of Mexico, for Christianity, the shape of the bread represents infinite love for God, the crystallized fruits are the jewels in the crowns of kings, while the dough hides a doll that symbolizes the Child Jesus.

How did the Three Kings Day tradition originate?

In addition, whoever finds the figure of Jesus Christ will become his godfather and will have the responsibility of taking care of him until February 2, Candlemas Day.

What is the origin of the Rosca de Reyes?

According to Gastrolab, the Rosca de Reyes was actually a celebration for the Winter Solstice that the Roman Empire had. The round loaves were made with dates and various fruits, in addition, their interior contained a bean which allowed whoever found it to be king for a day.

Although another belief is that this product originated in the Middle Ages in France and Spain, it would later be popularized in Mexican towns, during the Spanish conquest, as a traditional Three Kings Day dish.

It was in Mexico where the bread recipe was perfected with the decoration of dried and crystallized fruits, also where greater meaning was given to its elements.

(YO)

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