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“Don’t forget the baby,” said Linh Tran Garza, the president of Dong Phuong Bakery, a Vietnamese American shop that has become one of the city’s most popular purveyors of king cakes.
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Linh Tran Garza said do not forget the baby
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Claim Maker
Linh Tran Garza
Context Type
News Article
Context Details
{
    "date": "Feb. 9, 2026",
    "event": "Mardi Gras",
    "author": "Matt Haines",
    "person": "Linh Tran Garza",
    "location": "New Orleans",
    "organization": "Dong Phuong Bakery"
}
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Created
February 20, 2026 at 12:52 AM (1 month ago)
Last Updated
February 20, 2026 at 12:52 AM (1 month ago)

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https://nytimes.com/2026/02/09/dining/king-cake-baby-jesus.html

New Orleanians debate the meaning of the plastic baby in king cakes, with some believing it represents Jesus and others seeing it as a tradition rooted in ancient festivals. The article explores the history of the tradition and the various interpretations held by bakers and locals. The debate highlights the evolving meaning of cultural traditions.

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