Sacramento and SoCal Celebrate Christmas with Rising Tamale Sales Despite Inflation
TL;DR
Rising costs, especially a 30-cent increase in masa price to $1.99 per pound, are making Christmas tamale traditions more expensive amid broader economic challenges, though some vendors are maintaining steady prices to support families.
Topics:businessfood-and-drink#christmas-tradition#cost-increase#food-and-drink#inflation#masa#tamale
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