In Austin, Texas, Denise Solis reminisces about making cascarones with her mother, Rosemary Valdez, before her passing from stomach cancer. Despite her illness, Valdez participated in creating these confetti-filled eggs, which are a cherished Easter tradition in Texas and Northern Mexico. Solis continues this custom with her child, emphasizing the importance of the egg as a symbol of new beginnings and the joy of togetherness. Scholars highlight the historical significance of cascarones, linking them to Easter's themes of renewal and resurrection.
"I remember us, chasing each other around the backyard and breaking the cascarones over each other's heads, and just thinking how special that was."
"The egg is a symbol for that opening up, for that entrance to a new life."
"And that's what Easter is - it's the celebration of the resurrection."
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