Posadas

The Posadas are one of the most popular Mexican traditions. It is full of holiday games and songs where the breakdown of traditional piñatas stands. Are held from 16 to 24 December, with Christmas Eve, under which culminates in the December holidays season.

Las Posadas last nine days; begin on December 16 and terminal 24 of the same month on the eve of Christmas. These celebrations allude to the pilgrimage of St. Joseph and the Virgin Mary in search of an inn to rest.

Traditionally, party hosts take the role of innkeepers as guests, with lit candles, make the request inn at the entrance of the house singing to music verses, which are answered in the same way by the hosts, until the latter opens the door to start the party.

An essential element in Posadas are the piñatas. For craftsmanship are used for different designs and materials, but the most traditional piñata is one that represents a star, of which seven peaks or light rays symbolize the seven deadly sins are released.

The Birth or Belen is very typical in homes during this time. Birth is a visual representation of the birth of Jesus; involves the placement of ceramic figures representing the Holy Family in a manger that emulates the place of delivery. Pastors and Bible scenes with characters like the Magi were also recreated. There are simple and others more elaborate births that reach a surprising degree of detail.