Sunday, January 6, 2013

Dia de Reyes Blog Hop

Hello and welcome to Scrapbookaholic By Abby's blog and to the "Dia de Reyes Blog Hop". If you got here from my comadrita Gaby's blog then you are headed in the right direction! If not, make sure you start over with her!

I am sure my comadrita Gaby, gave you guys an explanation of what Dia de Reyes is... she is a librarian and I am pretty sure she has some great resources!! 

I am still on vacation mode and actually, I am still in Mexico with NO SCRAP materials! So, I do not have a project, but I am in the Reyes Celebration mode! My family is getting together in a bit and one of my aunt's is bringing a Rosca. 

Found this info that will help you understand what a ROSCA is:

"Rosca de Reyes' (King's Cake), this holiday dessert offers much in the way of symbolism. Shaped in the round to signify a king's crown, this sweet bread holds a special surprise. Baked inside is a small plastic figurine representing the baby Jesus. Whoever finds this token is obligated to host an upcoming party for the occasion of 'Dia de la Candelaria' (Candlemas Day) which occurs each year on February 2nd. The effigy of the baby Jesus, hidden inside the cake, represents another aspect of the holiday. The reason Jesus is 'hidden' inside the bread is to symbolize how in life, the Christ child's birth location also needed to remain secret, in order that his life be spared" info found at www.mexonline.com



This rosca with homemade Mexican hot chocolate is the BEST!

I also want to take a moment to wish Gaby's daughter a HAPPY BDAY!!!!!

I just saw Yajaira this past weekend and she looks BEAUTIFUL!

SO Yaya I wish you the BEST BDAY EVER!!!!!!!!!!

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28 comments:

GabyCreates.com said...

Awwwwww comadrita!! this is just so pretty and great pictures... you made me want some!!!
Thanks for sharing this wonderful tradition.
Yajaira is going to be so happy to read your post!!

Monica said...

I can't wait to try the rosca when I see my family later today. I hope you are enjoying your vacation in Mexico! Happy Birthday Yajaira.
Toodles
Monica

DonnaMundinger said...

Looks yummy, Abby! Enjoy your holiday! xxD

Silvia said...

yo todavía no he probado la rosca de reyes... voy a tener que proparla, je, je... feliz día :)

Unknown said...

Felicidades por tu trabajo tan bien hecho.
Me gusta que lo compartas con las demás para asi poder disfrutar de las cosas tan bellas que haces.
¡¡¡¡¡Sigue sorprediéndonos con tu creatividad!!!!!!!!!
Besos de colores y bendiciones

Miriam said...

Yo he estado comiendi rosca desde el viernes, es deliciosa!!! Feliz dia Abby y lo mejor para este 2013!!

Esther said...

The bread looks so yummy and pretty too!!! Thanks for sharing the history!!! Wish I could have a piece :)

Rosemary said...

your rosca looks great! brings back memories from my childhood in Panama.

Raquel SK said...

Wow! That looks delicious! In Puerto Rico we do not make this type of dessert, but we celebrate gift exchanges and family gatherings on this day. So sad I'm home with a little sick one today, but I'm enjoying a little "escape" while he rests. God Bless!!

JustYolie said...

Un pedasito con un cafesito, please. Enjoy your vacation.

Scrapatty said...

Feliz día de Reyes !! Esa rosca se ve deliciosa...

Marghe said...

feliz dia de Reyes que rosca mas divina... provoca comer...

Lore Harris Olmedo said...

Wooooow yo quierooooooo mandameeeeee!! Q delicia!!! Feliz dia de Reyes

Carmen said...

Hummmm...delicioso!!!Besos de colores!!Ah..Feliz dia de Reyes!!

Dayana Marin said...

No la he probado nunca pero se ve super riquisimaaaaa!! Excelente foto!

Unknown said...

Feliz dia de reyes y gracias a todas por la oportunidad que también las niñas grandes tengamos regalito. Que no terminé la bella tradición .

CHOCO LATOSA said...

geliz dia de reyessss saludos chocolatosa

Mommy's Crafty Creations said...

Que Rico! Feliz dia De los Reyes

Veronica (follower)
mommyscraftycreations at gmail dot com

Brenda said...

Thank you for the rosca information & its a very tasty bread!

cal8007 said...

Happy vacation, Abby! Mexican families really know how to share the joy and love - and it doesn't matter what holiday it is! Enjoy your rosca. Did you get the baby?

Hugs,

Carmen L

cal8007 at aol dot com

Letty S said...

Feliz dia de Reyes!! Hoy parti 2 roscas una con la familia y otra con los amigos y en ambas me encontré el monito o Niño Dios así que me tocan los tamales el día de la Candelaria =). Mis mejores deseos para el 2013!

Cathy said...

that dish looks amazing and probably taste that way too, thanks for sharing.
cathyplus5.blogspot.com

Marissa said...

Feliz día! Me encantan tus sellos!

rissaflor atyahoo dotcom

Jennifer said...

Hi Abby,

How lucky to still be on vacation! ;) That bread looks delicious and I hope you enjoyed your celebration!!! :)

Have a safe trip back,

Jennifer
partridgelu at yahoo dot com

Patty Tanúz said...

Ayer también nos tocó comer una rosca muy ricaaaaaaaaaaaaa, besitos Abby!!!

MAGDA said...

que buena pinta tiene esa rosca

Liz O. said...

Congratulations to Gaby's daugther!!! May God bless her always! Agreed Rosca with homemade chocolate is the best, we were lucky to have some rosca and Atole @ a friend's house and what do you now we got 2 Baby's :) an omen to a blessed year!!!
now to get ready for Tamales on Feb 2nd ;)
Have a lovely day!
Liz

Maria said...

Have fun on your vacation!!!