"There's something so inherently cozy about Christmas Eve cooking. In the lead-up to Christmas Day's nonstop festivities, it can be a time to slow down and savor with friends and loved ones, truly embracing the spirit of the season. Wherever you are in the world, most families have favorite seasonal dishes they return to year after year. These recipes are sometimes handed down through generations, or sometimes consist of enjoying the same meals out at favorite restaurants with the ones we love"
"For families in Mexico and people of Mexican heritage scattered throughout the world, the tamalada is an essential part of the Christmas season. Families devote a whole day to preparing tamales, which are one of the world's oldest recipes. They soak the corn husks used to wrap the tamales the night before so they'll be supple and pliable when the hard work begins."
Christmas Eve cooking encourages slowing down and savoring time with friends and loved ones before nonstop holiday festivities. Many families worldwide return to favorite seasonal dishes year after year, building continuity and grounding through repeated flavors. Traditions may be passed down through generations or formed by regular meals at favored restaurants, such as the practice of eating Chinese food on Christmas Eve. Regional and familial differences produce a wide range of tastes and customs across the globe. In Mexico, the tamalada mobilizes whole families to spend a day preparing tamales, including soaking corn husks overnight and readying fillings in advance. Tamale dough typically uses masa mixed with lard and seasonings like cumin, garlic, oregano, chili sauce, or broth from the fillings to deepen savory flavor.
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