Las Posadas, a Journey Through Cultura

This book explores the history and the traditions of a typical Mexican Posada as celebrated in the United States. Nine days before Christmas the Posada is held in homes, schools, and churches to reenact the Christmas story. There are traditional elements included in each celebration - the music and song, a nativity scene, decorations such as poinsettias (flor de noche buena) and luminarias, games such as lotería and breaking a piñata, foods including tamales, Mexican hot chocolate, and...
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This book explores the history and the traditions of a typical Mexican Posada as celebrated in the United States. Nine days before Christmas the Posada is held in homes, schools, and churches to reenact the Christmas story. There are traditional elements included in each celebration - the music and song, a nativity scene, decorations such as poinsettias (flor de noche buena) and luminarias, games such as lotería and breaking a piñata, foods including tamales, Mexican hot chocolate, and buñuelos. The book includes the story of five generations of one family and the many elements they include in their annual Posadas. Furthermore, the book includes ideas for establishing family traditions such as Las Posadas.