Mexican traditions Posadas

The term posada (inn) comes from the story where Mary and Joseph travel from Nazareth to Bethlehem and, unable to find a place to stay and with Mary about to give birth, they take shelter in a stable.

But in Mexico, the term and the celebration of the posadas evolved over time...

It began in the late 1580s, a time when masses began to be celebrated for nine days. Little by little, it became a celebration that included the entire population meeting in the streets, filled with songs, dances, and, of course, prayers. The posadas then began to be celebrated by different social groups, where the people attending each celebration varied, and that is how they moved from the streets into homes.

It was from the 20th century onwards that Mexican posadas took the form of the traditional celebration: nine days before Christmas, from December 16th to the 24th, gatherings are held that include reenactments of the pilgrimage of Mary and Joseph accompanied by chants.

The celebration begins when the hosts represent the innkeepers and the guests represent the pilgrims, who ask for shelter by singing the litany to request lodging. Upon finishing this presentation, everyone goes into the homes to pray, and subsequently, dinner and family time are enjoyed.

Nowadays, it has become popular to call any non-religious party held in December before Christmas Eve a "posada," filled with food, drinks, the piñata, and, of course, friends ;)

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