1. Job #1 - JacoboJob #2 - KarinaJob #3 - AlejandraDa de la
CandeleriaALEJANDRA GREEN, JACOBO BLOCK, KARINA SHAW
2. What do we know about the CountryThe capital of Mexico is
Mexico city, and the nationality is Mexicano.The currency in Mexico
is the pesos.The population in Mexico in the year of 2014 is
119,713,203.83.9% of people who live in Mexico identify themselves
as catholic.Interesting facts about Mexico1. A Mexican tamale
called the zacahuil is three feet longand weighs about 150
pounds.2. Mexico is second only to Brazil in the number of
Catholiccitizens.3. Mexico City is built over the ruins of a great
Aztec city,Tenochtitln. Because it is built on a lake, Mexico is
sinking ata rate of 6 to 8 inches a year as pumps draw water out
for thecitys growing population.
3. The Holiday Da de la Candelaria is celebrated 40 days
afterChristmas, on February 2nd. According to Jewish law, it was
customary to bring yourbaby to the temple 40 days after birth.
Jesus was brought to the temple on February 2nd, andthat is why
this holiday is celebrated. It is also known as Candlemas in
English.
4. The Holiday continued... In some places they celebrate with
bullfights andparades. Throughout Mexico, people celebrate by
dressing upfigures of the Christ Child and take him to church to
beblessed. Below is a commercial for Da de la Candelaria
inVeracruz, Mexico.http://vimeo.com/19597167
5. Food Many people get together to celebrate this holiday and
enjoy tamales with friendsand family. Rosca de Reyes is also eaten,
it is a sweet bread with images of the Christ Child onit. Candlemas
is also celebrated by a feast called The feast of the purification
of thevirgin or the Presentation of the Lord.Decorations On Da de
la Candelaria people dress up dolls of the Christ Child and take it
to thechurch to be blessed. Candles are also brought to the church
to be blessed.Clothing The Christ Child is dressed up in fine
clothing and brought the church with itschosen Godparents.
Traditional and native Mexican clothing styles may be seen.
6. Original recipe makes 16 tamales Change ServingsMexican
Tamales Recipe Tamale Filling: 1 1/4 pounds pork loin 1 large
onion, halved 1 clove garlic 4 dried California chile pods 2 cups
water 1 1/2 teaspoons salt Tamale Dough: 2 cups masa harina 1 (10.5
ounce) can beef broth 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 cup sour
cream
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