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'Tis the season for tamales: Families scramble for masa
In a very Los Angeles-esque fashion, a long line wrapped around a market in the Downey area as families scramble for masa, the main ingredient for tamales.
DOWNEY, Calif. - It's almost that special times of year!
With Christmas just days away, some are preparing to make traditional foods to celebrate the holiday.
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Picking up masa for Christmas tamales
The first person started waiting in line at midnight.
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Picking up masa from Christmas tamales in Downey
A long line was seen forming in Downey as people line up to pick up masa to make the traditional Christmas tamales.
On Thursday, a long line was seen wrapping around a market in Downey, with some shoppers waiting for hours to buy fresh masa, the main ingredient for tamales, a beloved holiday staple in Los Angeles and beyond.