Las Posadas are a Mexican Christmas tradition that conjures up images of punch and piñatas, but their meaning goes deeper
Las Posadas are a Mexican Christmas tradition that conjures up images of punch and piñatas, but their meaning goes deeperare one of the Mexican Christmas traditions that take place just before Christmas. Although in Mexico this event conjures up images of hot toddy, piñatas and sparklers, in reality its meaning is much deeper.with the Spanish conquistadors, altering the ancient Aztec tradition.
The candies and sweets inside the piñata represent the riches of the heavenly kingdom. This teaches that with faith and a single virtue, one can overcome sin and receive the blessings of heaven., but over time it has spread to other countries such as Honduras, Guatemala, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, and Panama.These celebrations commemorate the journey of Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem, facing difficulties in their search for shelter.
There are several theories about the origin and name of this mass. Some historians argue that Pope Sixtus III, who ruled in the 5th century, introduced this custom. Today, the rooster’s crowing is associated with dawn, when the sun rises, but in ancient Rome, it referred to the moment when the day began, right after midnight.It is believed that Las Posadas originated in the place where the Augustinians settled, in a small town near Mexico City called San Agustín Acolman.
The first posada was celebrated in 1587 in New Spain, and it was officiated by the friar Diego de Soria.Historial de la revista impresa en formato digital.Cannes Lions 2025: Design Awards Reimagined
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