The King Cake Tradition, Explained
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FEBRUARY 2, 2024
Eric Wagner/Flickr Why is there a plastic baby baked inside this Mardi Gras staple? Americans usher in the new year with diets and lifestyle resolutions galore, but many people across the globe — particularly those from predominantly Catholic countries — celebrate the calendar change with a sweet pastry known as king cake.
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