In a small village a simple tradition exists. Among a wonderful people it is the custom of the women to cook tamales, place them in baskets, cover them and adorn them with typical napkins of brillant color. The women carry these baskets on their heads, and cross the streets of the town to distribute and share with their friends, and the poor in that place. Hard working hands, humble people, generous hearts, precious traditions of the village and of Christmas, change simple people and things into a colorful expression of great wealth and the true meaning of Christmas.

En un pequeño pueblo existe una tradicion sencilla. Entre su gente maravillosa acostumbran las mujeres cocinar Tamales, ponerlos en canastos, cubrirlos y adornarlos con servilletas típicas de colores muy vistosos. Las mujeres cargan estos canastos en sus cabezas, y recorren las calles del pueblo para repartir y compartir los tamales con sus amigos, y con los pobres del lugar. Manos hacendosas, gente humilde, corazones generosos, tradiciones preciosas del pueblo y de la navidad, convierte gente y cosas sencillas en un colorido de gran riqueza en este humano convivir.

Copyright © Willie Nemeth and Mario Hernandez Paz.

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