The holidays are coming, and that means something very special to all Hispanics out there. It is a time where merriment and family are abundant. It is a time for religious affairs like posadas and watching way too many Baby Jesus movies (yes we do, whether we want to or not). It is a time celebrating the best three months of the year. More than anything, though, it is a time for food!

We all gain a couple (10+) pounds during this time but it is completely worth it. We can only get these foods this time of year so you go all out. Here is a list, in no particular order, of God's gifts to us during this holiday season.

Buñuelos

Buñuelos are basically a dessert tortilla. They are sweet and crispy and pretty much what all dreams are made of.

Atole

To offset the sweetness of the buñuelos, you drink atole. It's bland by itself but makes the perfect pair with buñuelos.

Rosca de Reyes

This is a bread made in the shape of an oval and there is multiple plastic baby Jesus (plural) in there. If you end up getting a baby, you and your family are will have to host a party on February 2 and provide tamales (explained below). While eating the bread is great, if you get the baby, it is preferable to swallow the baby rather than having your mom hate you for a whole month.

Ponche

I have reasons to believe that this is what the God's preferred drink was. It has guavas, sugar cane, apples, tamarind, raisins, peaches, and basically everything your heart desires.

Champurrado

Champurrado is basically atole, however, it is sweetened with chocolate. It's about 150x better than regular hot chocolate and a staple to every Hispanic's holiday party, breakfast, lunch, and dinner (yes it's that good).

Pozole

There are people who swear this will cure a hangover. As for me, I love meal on a cold morning. I advise everyone to try it first and then look up what its made of. Trust me, it's good,

Pan de Muertos

You can only find this bread around Day of the Dead, so the first week of November. It is an offering bread, but it is my favorite bread to eat. You can find this in any Hispanic bakery and you should try it asap.

...And last but not least...

Tamales

These need no explanation. They can be sweet and spicy, but always delicious.