What do the posadas mean?

In Mexico, posadas are a whole tradition that begins with the festive atmosphere of Christmas. From December 16 to 24 each year, we go to the homes of friends and family asking for posada while we sing and hold candles, but do you know how this tradition originated? Today we will tell you, and we will also recommend some of our best recipes for your homemade posadas. Origin Although posadas are celebrated as a typical Mexican event, the reality is that they originated in the town of San Agustín Acolma, Spain. They began as 9 masses suggested to the Vatican by the Augustinians to prepare for the arrival of the day of the birth of Jesus. It was during the Colonial period when Spanish colonizers brought this tradition to Mexico and its people. Traditions Now, to celebrate a complete posada, we must pay attention to the details, and here are some points that cannot be missing: - Christmas carols They represent the arrival of Joseph and Mary to Jerusalem where they sought shelter or posada. - Piñata Undoubtedly one of the favorite traditions of children. Although today there are piñatas of all shapes and colors, the traditional seven-star piñata symbolized the sins that tempt man, and by breaking it, we separate ourselves from them. - Market cuisine There is no posada without the typical Mexican snacks, among which the most outstanding are tamales, pozole, cider, and of course, pancita. Posadas in America In Mexico, posadas hold a special place in our hearts, but we are not the only country that celebrates them. In Guatemala, for example, they celebrate posada carols with marimbas, in Colombia it is known as the novena of aguinaldos, and in the southern United States, they swap the typical tamales and punch for fried chicken and roasted turkey. Recipes Delight your guests and those pilgrims who arrive at your home with these delicious posada recipes: Christmas fruit punch Green tamale Cookie champurrado Bunuelos for the whole family