A holiday tradition, making tamales By Jane Lonsdale, FOX 7 Austin FOX 7 Austin Published November 30, 2017 12:58 PM CST Share Copy Link Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Reddit Published November 30, 2017 12:58 PM CST For generations families have gathered during the holidays to cook, assemble and eat the age-old dish of tamales. Cedar Ridge High School in Round Rock taught their students the tradition with a two day Tamalada party.