Massive Crowds Gather in Downey for Christmas Tamale Masa Amid Rising Prices
TL;DR
During the holiday season in Los Angeles, families line up for hours at Amapola Market to buy freshly made masa, a key ingredient for tamales, with many traveling from afar to preserve this cherished tradition, which is central to their Christmas celebrations.
- Families wait in line for hours to buy masa for Christmas tamales at beloved LA grocer ABC News
- Hundreds line up at Amapola Market in Downey for tamale masa ABC7 Los Angeles
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- Inflation impacts Christmas tamal prices, with key ingredient 15% more expensive than last year ABC30 Fresno
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