Cascarón - Wikipedia
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. They are mostly used in Mexico during ...
Crack the Cascarón : A Texan Mexican Easter Tradition Continues
Apr 20, 2019 · A Cascarón cracks at Night in Old San Antonio. The colorful cascarones have migrated to other spring festivals, like Fiesta in San Antonio, Texas. Since the late 1800s, San Antonians have gathered to celebrate the defeat of the …
How to make cascarones, and why the confetti-filled eggs remain …
Apr 15, 2022 · For many Texas families, cascarones are a staple in their children’s Easter baskets. These colorful and painstakingly handmade confetti eggs have just one purpose: to be smashed on someone’s head.
The Story of Cascarones - Our Everyday Life
Similar to the tradition of dying eggs at Easter, cascarones, also known as confetti eggs, are believed to bring good fortune or luck to the recipient of the egg.
Cascarones: Egging on Mexican fiestas - MexConnect
Jun 9, 2020 · In their most common form, cascarones are empty egg shells that have been washed out, painted on the exterior, filled with confetti and closed again with a small square of tissue paper pasted over the opening. They may sometimes contain …
What are Cascarones? - Texas Happens
Cascarones are not just any ordinary eggshells – they’re festively decorated, filled with vibrant confetti, and destined to sprinkle joy on any gathering. Popular across Texas, especially during events like Fiesta San Antonio, cascarones add a playful twist to celebrations.
A Brief History of Cascarones - Mommy Maestra
Apr 21, 2011 · A brief description on the history of cascarones - what they are, how they are made, where they originated, and how they got to the Americas.
How to Make Cascarones + Video - Muy Bueno
Mar 3, 2020 · Cascarones are brightly colored, confetti filled eggs. Start a new tradition this year and make cascarones, the ultimate DIY Easter and fiesta party favor or decoration.
How to Make Cascarones : 7 Steps (with Pictures) - Instructables
Cascarones, pronounced kas-ka-ron-ez, are a Mexican tradition used for Easter, Cinco de Mayo and other celebrations. It is an egg shell filled with confetti used to crack over someone's head and shower them with the confetti inside.
How to Make Cascarones (Confetti Eggs) - First Day of Home
Mar 31, 2021 · Learn how to make traditional cascarones (confetti eggs) without an egg-dying kit! This Tex-Mex Easter tradition is fun for the whole family.