'Tis the season to unwrap and enjoy a meaty, masa-y tamale. Why it matters: Tamales are a celebratory food in Hispanic culture and they've become a beloved holiday tradition for many Arizonans. Catch ...

Tamales — a pre-Columbian staple common in Mexico, Central, and South America — arrived in America's Mississippi Delta via Mexican laborers. Also influenced by the Mexican-American War and Indigenous ...