Mexican Traditions
La Posadas
Las Posadas is Spanish for "the lodgings", and is a series of activities leading up to Christmas. Starting December 16th, every night two children lead a parade through the town or village. This is the first real sign of the holiday season.
Las Posadas is Spanish for "the lodgings", and is a series of activities leading up to Christmas. Starting December 16th, every night two children lead a parade through the town or village. This is the first real sign of the holiday season.
Pinata
A lot of people have hit a pinata with a stick and seen the candy fall out. In Mexico, a pinata is made with paper or even pottery, and holds small presents and candy inside. Children have a chance to hit the pinata after the end of every Posada, and they get candy every time!
A lot of people have hit a pinata with a stick and seen the candy fall out. In Mexico, a pinata is made with paper or even pottery, and holds small presents and candy inside. Children have a chance to hit the pinata after the end of every Posada, and they get candy every time!
Christmas Eve
At midnight of Christmas Eve, the announcement of Christmas happens with fireworks, ringing bells, and blowing whistles. It is only then that families get together to have their traditional Christmas meal. Christmas Day (Dec 25) is actually not celebrated in Mexico, but many families have taken up celebrating the day like Americans.
At midnight of Christmas Eve, the announcement of Christmas happens with fireworks, ringing bells, and blowing whistles. It is only then that families get together to have their traditional Christmas meal. Christmas Day (Dec 25) is actually not celebrated in Mexico, but many families have taken up celebrating the day like Americans.