The Posada

In Mexico, Christmas is an important holiday season with strong traditions. One of the most colorful traditions is the posada party.

The celebration consists of a procession with candles, sometimes with individuals selected to play the parts of Mary, Joseph and the Angel.

Children in Mexico celebrating Las Posadas by breaking a traditional star-shaped Piñata.

Izzy and Sofi breaking the piñata.

Paulo and María José trying to break it.

Valeria and Carlo very happy.

Montserrat and Andrea almost break the piñata.

Salvador and José Luis are very strong!

The kids keeping the candies in their bags.

They got a lot of candies! They were very happ.