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Mexican Christmas Posadas

Posadas are an important part of Mexican Christmas celebrations. The word posada means "inn" or "shelter" in Spanish, and these celebrations recreate Maryand Joseph's search for a place to stay in Bethlehem. Posadas are held on each of the nine nights leading up to Christmas, from December 16 to 24th. Posadas are held in neighborhoodsacross Mexico and are also becoming popular in the United States. The celebration consists of a procession with candles, sometimes with individuals selected to play the parts of Mary andJoseph, or sometimes images are carried. The procession will make its way to a particular home (a different one each night), where a special song is sung. In this song those outside thehouse sing the part of Joseph asking for shelter and the family inside responds singing the part of the innkeeper saying that there is no room. The song switches back and forth a fewtimes until finally the innkeeper decides to let them in. The door is opened and everyone goes inside. Read the lyrics and translation of the posada song.

Inside the house there is acelebration which can vary from a very big fancy party to a small get-together among friends. Often the festivities begin with a short Bible reading and prayer. Then the hosts give theguests food, usually tamales and a hot drink - like ponche or atole. Then there are piñatas and the children are given candy.

Did you know?
* * The nine nights of posadasleading up to Christmas are said to represent the nine months that Jesus spent in Mary's womb, or alternatively, to represent nine days journey to Bethlehem.

The nine nights of posadasleading up to Christmas are said to represent the nine months that Jesus spent in Mary's womb, or alternatively, to represent nine days journey to Bethlehem.


Hugo Sañudo
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