Day 13 ~ Posada

I had never heard of Posada, but we have become part of the tradition this year by hosting Joseph and Mary for one night of their journey as they make their symbolic trip. They will end their journey on Christmas Eve by returning to the church, where they will be placed in the nativity scene with Baby Jesus. They started their journey on the 29 November, and travel from family to family within the Parish. It is up to each family what they'd like to do with Joseph and Mary, but traditionally you would light a candle, say a prayer and place them in a special area and remember the story of Christmas.