Believed to be of divine origin, the cocoa tree was the bridge between heaven and earth. The Maya, believing no other tree was worth naming, simply called the cacao tree, cachuaquchtl, or "Tree." Believing that the "tree" belonged to the gods and that the pods were an offering from the gods, if not the gods' food itself, the Maya quickly incorporated its pod into their everyday symbolism and mythology. They believed the gods placed this tree and its wonderful seed pods on Mother Earth for man to cultivate, enjoy and offer back to them.

From Chocolate's beginnings, there was an intimate connection between the gods and humankind--one that touches the body, mind, and ultimately the soul.

-http://www.chocolatedeities.com

Now this is how you celebrate the holidays. Eat a God of your choice. Yum!

For those of you who haven't noticed, I am not a very good Jew. I am lax in my practice and, frankly, I don't really believe in it. There are things about judaism that I love and things I find absolutely silly. I suppose it is the same with every religion. (Save for the Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster. He will touch us with his noodly appendage*. Arrrr!)

So remember, all people will appreciate a chocolate God to eat. Mmmm.... it's sacred and delicious**!

Posted by Utopia at December 19, 2005 02:10 PM

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