Cascarones (Confetti Filled Eggs)
For instructions on how to make them go to:
ZOOM—activities from the show
http://pbskids.org/zoom/activities/do/cascarones.html
Las Culturas
http://www.lasculturas.com/articles/culture-and-identity/27-cascarones
You cannot bring cascarones into the United States from Mexico. This is because the eggshells are a possible carrier of Newcastle disease. This ban is for individuals only; there are still companies that import the cascarones.
Fines for trying to smuggle cascarones across the border can run as high as $1,000. Illegal commercial importation can result in a fine of more than $50,000.
Source:
“Importing cascarones is bad luck, U.S. warns.” Arizona Daily Star. March 30, 2004 Page B1.ge E1.