QUÉ son las posadas?
"Las Posadas, Spanish for “The Inns”, is a religious festival celebrated in Mexico and some parts of the United States between December 16 and 24. Las Posadas commemorates the journey that Joseph and Mary made from Nazareth to Bethlehem in search of a safe refuge where Mary could give birth to the baby Jesus."
- Encyclopedia Britannica
- Encyclopedia Britannica
Como celebran las posadas Tradicionales?
"The Posadas begin on December 16 for nine evenings, culminating with the Posada on December 24 and Midnight Mass. The Posada can be led by a small group carrying a manger scene or the Posada can become quite elaborate with a live donkey and parishioners who are dressed like Mary and Joseph. Usually three houses are selected where the Posada does not take place. The participants stand before the door of each house and sing a song in Spanish asking to enter the house. A small group remains inside the house telling the outside group that it is impossible to enter. La Posada dinner, provided by the host family, includes such Hispanic dishes as tamales, menudo and posoli. Each Posada ends with the traditional pinata."
- Catholic Online
- Catholic Online
Las posadas de hts
Each year at HTS, 1st graders and their 8th grade buddies participate in the reenactment of Las Posadas by singing traditional songs and knocking on participating doors in the surrounding Georgetown area while dressed as Mary, Joseph and the burrito.