Tamale on Facebook

What it signals here

reaction meaning

Used in comments to show appreciation for someone's tamale recipe post or holiday cooking photo

comment use

Grandmothers and aunties use it to tag family members in tamale-making event posts or to share recipes

boomer interpretation

Older Latinx Facebook users use it literally and proudly — it represents family, tradition, and holiday season

group use

Common in Latinx community groups, local food swap groups, and holiday recipe sharing pages

See it elsewhere