On Sun, 05 Oct 2003 19:55:51 GMT, "Allen Lydick" >
wrote:

>Can anyone give me a short history of Tamales--I need some information for a
>presentation?
>
>Why are they traditionally served for Christmas--Dianna Kennedy wasn't much
>help on this?
>
If you google on "tamales history" you could do your own research and
not make yourself look foolish.

Also, if you search on "Diana" Kennedy you'll get more appropriate
hits.

David