Organize the best Christmas posada

The Christmas posada is part of Mexican traditions that remain a symbol of unity, peace, reflection, and fun among family and friends. Every time Christmas approaches, these festivities are organized with the purpose of gathering and remembering the Christmas message that has spread over the years. If you plan to organize a Christmas posada, you should consider some simple tips that will allow you to have a very special gathering with family and friends. It is worth noting that posadas originated in Mexico and later spread throughout the American continent. Posadas begin to be celebrated approximately nine days before Christmas. To organize your posada, you must consider the following: Guest List It is important to create this list to know how many people to expect and the number of food, drinks, chairs, tables, and the space needed to ensure everyone is comfortable. Games Traditional posadas organize very simple and fun games, mainly for the little ones, who will be very happy and active. If you have the budget, you can opt to rent a bounce house or some inflatable games. Piñatas Piñatas are essential in a posada; you can buy 1 or 2, perhaps one for men and one for women. Don’t forget a blindfold for the person who will hit it and fill it with candies and fruits. Before hitting the piñata, the person taking their turn should be spun around with their eyes blindfolded to make them dizzy, and those around can help by telling them where the piñata is. Music This is an essential part of the posadas, as there should be music for all tastes, either to liven up the conversation or for all guests to dance. It is recommended to gather a good number of songs so that people do not get bored. In many cases, having an MP3 player or an iPod is a very good option. Food One of the special parts that requires a lot of attention to ensure our guests enjoy delicious dishes. Golden Chicken Taquitos. Delicious golden chicken taquitos. Esquites in Cups. A delicious snack of esquites with shredded chicken, mayonnaise, piquin chili, and lime! Served in individual cups. Nopal Sopes. A very healthy way to enjoy sopes, very light. Fresh Tuna and Avocado Tostadas. This delicious recipe with Milpa Real Tostadas is a fusion of Mexican and Asian cuisine. Chicken and Potato Flautas. Flautas are a very tasty and filling dish. They are named for looking like flautas. This recipe features a filling of chicken and potato, and you can find more filling ideas in the tips section. Chocolate Tamales. A delicious recipe for chocolate tamales to enjoy with your family. Canary Tamales. This is a different and delicious recipe for making tamales, which does not contain corn for those allergic to it. Upside Down Mosaic Gelatin. Classic mosaic gelatin, but now inverted. Buñuelos. Buñuelos are a delicious and crunchy dessert to enjoy during the holiday festivities. Picadillo Tostadas. PAM helps you control the amount of fat when cooking your everyday dishes. By preparing this recipe with PAM, your dish will have 14% fewer calories and 30% less fat than if you had prepared it with conventional liquid oil. Pozole. A hearty dish in just one soup. This pozole contains corn kernels, pork meat, and a delicious broth. It is served with lettuce, radishes, limes, and Milpa Real tostadas.   To discover more cooking recipes for Christmas posadas, click here.