The best part of the cascarones is its religious meaning “because they are made from eggs, they symbolize rebirth and Jesus’ resurrection.” These confetti-filled eggs have become so popular that they are now be used during other holidays specifically New Year’s Eve.
What do you call the Mexican confetti eggs?
A cascarón (plural cascarones, without accent mark; from Spanish cascarón, “eggshell”, the augmentative form of cáscara, “shell”) is a hollowed-out chicken egg filled with confetti or small toys. Cascarones are common throughout Mexico and are similar to the Easter eggs popular in many other countries.
Are confetti eggs a Hispanic thing?
Although they originated in Renaissance Italy, the tradition of confetti-filled eggs have long been a popular part of Mexican Easter celebrations. There, the eggs are traditionally broken over the head of a friend, who makes a wish upon their impact.
What does cascarones mean in the Day of the Dead?
If you are unfamiliar with cascarones, they are hollow eggs that are typically dyed, filled with paper confetti, and sealed with a piece of tissue paper. For our recent Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) party, instead of decorating sugar skulls, the kids created and decorated calavera cascarones.
What are Cascarone eggs?
Cascarones are empty egg shells that have been colored, filled with paper confetti, and sealed with a piece of colorful tissue paper. They were named after the Spanish word for shell: “cáscara.” They’re typically used around Easter and Carnaval time, but are a festive addition to any party.
How do you make Cascarons?
Instructions
- Use a needle to poke a small hole on the top of the egg.
- Blow air through the small hole to force the yolk out.
- Rinse out the eggshells and allow them to dry.
- Boil 1/2 cup of water with a teaspoon of vinegar.
- Use a wire whisk to dip the egg into the dye for at least 5 minutes.
What is the point of confetti eggs?
That’s the nature of cascarones, confetti-filled eggs that children crack over one another’s heads, ideally to squeals and laughter. When they do it right, there is chasing and strategy, and everyone ends up the same: sweaty and covered in brightly colored flecks that capture the mood.
