Las posadas means "the inns" or "the shelters" in Spanish. A religious and social celebration that takes place for nine nights, from December 16th to 24th, the holiday known as Las Posadas commemorates Joseph and Mary's journey to Bethlehem and their search for shelter prior to the birth of Christ. Las Posadas is a reenactment of this difficult journey.
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Las Posadas
December 16, 2011 (All day) - December 25, 2011 (All day)
December 16, 2012 (All day) - December 25, 2012 (All day)
December 16, 2013 (All day) - December 25, 2013 (All day)
December 16, 2014 (All day) - December 25, 2014 (All day)
December 16, 2015 (All day) - December 25, 2015 (All day)
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