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This important Mexican celebration takes place during the nine days leading to December 25th.
Like many Mexican traditions, las Posadas are a popular festivity that first originated in pre-Hispanic times when the Aztecs celebrated the god of war Huitzilopochtili during December.
Later on, it was adapted to fit the Catholic Christmas celebrations. Now, during these nine days people represent Joseph’s and Mary’s quest to find lodgings (posada) before the birth of Christ.
Click play to learn about this uniquely Mexican Christmas celebration full of color, music, and delicious food:
