The traditional mexican posadas, often just called “posada” (Spanish for inn, lodging or shelter), is a religious celebration in Mexico, commemorating Joseph and Mary’s journey from Nazareth to Bethlehem in search of a secure place for Mary to give birth to Jesus.
Finally, one innkeeper allowed them to take shelter in his stable. Christians believe this is where Jesus was born.
How do people celebrate the mexican traditional Posadas today?
Traditional Singing in las posadas
The posada song is essential. Many people from the world also sing Christmas , and during modern posadas, But we have a song referring to the moment when the Virgin Mary and Jesus went from house to house asking for shelter or ‘posada’ to spend the night. This ritual begins when half of the people gathered in a house stay inside, closing the door, and the other half waits outside in the courtyard with candles while singing the typical song ‘Pidiendo Posada’ (asking for shelter).
This song is crafted as a conversation, meaning it starts with a verse from the group outside, and then the group inside responds by singing in the same manner, continuing until the end of the song.
And then they let us in.
The traditional mexican Piñata
Although piñatas have mostly lost their original religious meaning in most parts of Mexico, they remain an essential part of las posadas. IIn more traditional celebrations, people fill them with small fruits, cookies, and peanuts, but nowadays, they commonly fill them with candy—unless your grandmother or aunt, disliking you, opt for mandarins and sugar cane instead. As a kid, all you crave is sugar.
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