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The belated invention of the Bolo-Rei

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During the nine days from Christmas to Epiphany the Bolo-Rei reigns: a 17th‑century invention by the Sun King’s pastry chef, its importation in 1875 by the Confeitaria Nacional, the gold and sugar jewels, the prize and the bean.

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