The Posada
What is the Posada?
‘Las Posadas’ is a Christmas Spanish Tradition that is celebrated in many Latin American countries over 9 days. The word Posada means ‘inn’ or ‘dwelling’ and the tradition re-enacts the journey of Mary and Joseph looking for a room.
In the UK, the Posada travels around families, staying with them for a night. The family will place them somewhere prominent in their homes, maybe say a prayer or write a Christmas message. The next night, the host family will go out and pass Mary and Joseph onto the next family. This continues until Christmas Eve when the figures return to the church, ready for the arrival and celebration of the Christ Child in the morning.
Advent is a time of preparation – preparing ourselves for the coming of a very special person. A time for us to get ready, get excited, wait with anticipation and the Posada is a wonderful way of helping us prepare for the coming of the Christ Child.
Will you make room for the Holy Family as they journey towards Christmas? Please select a free date from the list in the Warm Hub, or contact Fliss to see what’s available.
How it works….
Thank you for taking Mary, Joseph, and Jesus into your home. In your bag you will find….
The Figures – You can place Mary, Joseph, and Jesus somewhere in your home overnight. Maybe in your living room or under the Christmas tree. Wherever you like!
A Candle – You might want to light this while you say a prayer or reflect together on the coming of Christmas.
A notebook – Please feel free to add any thoughts about the Posada that you have had, a Christmas message for the other host families or any prayers you have said and wish to share.
The List – please check the list and see where Mary and Joseph need to travel to next!
The Delivery of the Figures – Knock at the door and hand the figures over, wishing the household a Merry Christmas.
