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“A salesman came in one day and said, ‘Look at this cute little thing. It won’t get lost like a pecan or a bean,’” Donald Entringer, Sr., the longtime owner of McKenzie’s, recounted to the Times-Picayune in 1990.
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Donald Entringer Sr recounted to Times-Picayune in 1990 salesman said look at this cute little thing it won’t get lost like pecan or bean
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Claim Maker
Donald Entringer Sr
Context Type
News Article
Context Details
{
    "date": "1990",
    "author": "Matt Haines",
    "person": "Donald Entringer Sr",
    "organization": "McKenzie\u2019s"
}
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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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