Tamale Ornament The exact origin of tamales is unknown, but our Tamale ornaments are handcrafted by European artisans and appear to be steaming-fresh from pot. Every ornament is gift boxed. Ornament height: 4 inches.  Return to the Food Ornaments Collection. SKU: 26R2TAM014 Price: $36.00  QTY:

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The Back Story: Holiday Traditions:"My first experience with eating tamales was when a friend showed up with 24 tamales as a holiday gift. These tamales were scrumptious. Some were sweet with rice and raisins. The potato and cheese tamales made me swoon. My spouse claimed the meat ones—chicken, pork, and shredded meat. Tactfully, my friend showed me how to peel and eat them. Maria Hernandez, this tamale is for you." --Sarah Stanley, Founder The exact origin of tamales is unknown; however legend says the Aztecs ate them long before the arrival of the Spanish conquistadors.  In Mexico, Central America, and the American Southwest, tamales are traditionally prepared with friends and family on Christmas Eve and then served warm on Christmas Day to callers who drop by.  Wrapped in corn husks or banana leaves, and filled with anything from pork to pineapple and raisins, the recipes for these deliciously steamy corn dumplings are handed down from generation to generation. Our Mission:  Helping build strong families. Our profits are donated to THE LEARNING COMMUNITY. (www.TheLearningCommunity.us)