In Mexico, it is celebrated the traditional Rosca de Reyes yesterday was at home with the family departed the thread.
The custom of eating threaded in early January dates back to the time of the Romans, who used to celebrate the god Saturn, after the winter solstice, where the days begin to grow longer to reach the spring.

In the Middle Ages, Christians retook the ancient Roman celebration and marked the birth of Jesus worshiped by the Magi.

Within the mass of that bread one dry bean was kept; who was being named "King" and enjoyed privileges in the following days.

The custom originated in France and the eighteenth century came to Spain, to the surprise of the bean to the delight of diners. The custom of eating thread, extended to New Spain, where they are made with local ingredients was adapted.

 

The oval shape of the thread symbolizes the love of God, without beginning or end

Fruits like ate symbolize grace brought by Jesus Christ.

The bean was changed by a figure of the baby Jesus.

The figure of the baby Jesus hidden inside the bread symbolizes when Joseph and Mary hid Jesus from Herod.

Who will come out the figure of baby Jesus, will have the privilege of offering tamales and atole for Candlemas Day, on February 2, which is the day it is presented to the infant Jesus to the church.