POSADA....FELIZ NAVIDAD

Las Posadas is a nine day celebration that starts Dec.16 and ends Dec.24. which is called "Noche Buena". This symbolizes the trials which they believe Mary and Joseph endured before finding a place to stay and where Jesus could be born. For the Posada every home will have a Nativity scene, and the hosts of the Posada act as the innkeepers. The Pilgrims request lodging by singing a traditional song about the Pilgrims. They carry small lit candles in their hands. They will ask for lodging in three different houses but only the third house will let them in. That house s where the Posada will be held. In the house the guests will kneel around the Nativity scene to pray. This is followed by the singing of traditional Chistmas songs and the party fot the children.