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   Las Posadas, religious festival celebrated in Mexico and some parts of the United States between December 16 and 24. Las Posadas commemorates the journey that Joseph and Mary made from Nazareth to Bethlehem in search of a safe refuge where Mary could give birth to the baby Jesus.

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3. www.mamalisa.com › blog › las-posadas-in-mexicoLas Posadas in Mexico – The Celebration and Song

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   The festival is based around a reenactment of Mary and Joseph trying to find lodging at numerous inns and being turned away. The story behind the festival is… When Mary was pregnant with Jesus, she and Joseph were living in Nazareth.

4. www.catholiccompany.com › magazine › las-posadasJourneying with Joseph & Mary: Las Posadas Christmas Tradition

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   Dec 14, 2016 · Mary and Joseph traveled from place to place seeking rest, only to be continually rejected, causing the Baby Jesus to be born in a stable manger. This Catholic Christmas tradition was brought to Mexico in the 16th century by Spanish Augustinian friars as they evangelized the New World.

5. kids.britannica.com › kids › articleLas Posadas - Kids | Britannica Kids | Homework Help

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   The name is Spanish for “the Inns.” The festival is celebrated for nine nights, beginning on December 16 and ending on Christmas Eve. Las Posadas recalls the journey Joseph and Mary made to Bethlehem before the birth of Jesus Christ .

6. www.americamagazine.org › faith › 2017/12/22Las Posadas: a Mexican tradition keeps Christ (and Mary and ...

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   Dec 22, 2017 · Las Posadas, literally “the inns,” is a reenactment of the Holy Family’s search for lodging in Bethlehem before the birth of Christ. Typically, two children will play the role of Mary and...

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   Apr 27, 2024 · The Spanish tradition that remembers Mary and Joseph's search for a place to sleep in Bethlehem is "Las Posadas." It is a reenactment of the couple's journey before the birth of Jesus...

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   Who plays Mary and Joseph in Las Posadas?

   • About 50 participants follow Mary and Joseph, played by Breyda Navarro-Vargas and Bernye Santillán, during a Dec. 21 Las Posadas in Goodyear, Ariz. All the same songs are sung, back and forth, but then the group playing the innkeepers sing lines: “Wait, it is you Joseph, and your wife, Mary!

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   Where did Mary and Joseph stay at Las Posadas?

   • Mary and Joseph were forced to stay in a stable, where Jesus was born. Each night of Las Posadas begins with a procession of children. They are dressed as angels, shepherds, the Three Kings, Mary, and Joseph. They often carry lit candles and images of Mary and Joseph. Adults, including musicians, follow the children.

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   What happens when Mary & Joseph flee?

   • “When Mary and Joseph flee, they are protecting their most precious gift, the child Jesus. They do whatever it takes to protect him.” For migrants and refugees fleeing violence, Las Posadas is their life. In Goodyear, traditional Mexican dancers, called matachines, joined the celebration at the final house.

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   Who plays Mary and Joseph in a reenactment?

   • Typically, two children will play the role of Mary and Joseph, a few others will play innkeepers and the rest will accompany the group as they process from one house to the next. If children take the roles, participants will carry statues of Mary and Joseph for the reenactment. Breyda Navarro-Vargas, 12, played Mary.

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   Where did Joseph and Mary find shelter in Bethlehem?

   • When they were unable to find lodging in Bethlehem, Joseph and Mary were forced to seek shelter in a stable, where the Christ Child was born. Las Posadas is celebrated in cities and towns across Mexico. Each evening during the festival, a small child dressed as an angel leads a procession through the streets of the town.

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9. www.learnreligions.com › christmas-posadasPosadas: A Traditional Mexican Christmas Celebration

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   Nov 28, 2019 · In this tradition, the Bible story of Mary and Joseph's journey to Bethlehem and their search for a place to stay is re-enacted. The tradition also involves a special song, as well as a variety of Mexican Christmas carols, breaking piñatas, and celebration.