In Oakland, as in many parts of the country, winter brings gloomy days, chilly  temperatures and the beginning of tamale season, which kicks off unofficially on Thanksgiving.  In Mexico the dish is popularly served during the month of December at holiday parties known as “Las Posadas.” In homes across Oakland, steam permeates out of big… The post In many Oakland homes, Thanksgiving is more about tamales than turkey appeared first on Oakland North.