1. Las Posadas “Feliz Navidad!” Celebrating Christmas in Mexico “Feliz Navidad!” Celebrating Christmas in Mexico

2. Where is Mexico? Is Mexico North, South, East or West of the U.S.A?

3. Celebrating Las Posadas DCelebrations start December 16th and last 9 nights! DReligious holiday DFamilies act out the journey Mary and Joseph made to Bethlehem for Jesus’ birth. DCelebrations start December 16th and last 9 nights! DReligious holiday DFamilies act out the journey Mary and Joseph made to Bethlehem for Jesus’ birth. The poinsettia is a Christmas plant that comes from Mexico! It is called La Flor de Noche Buena. The poinsettia is a Christmas plant that comes from Mexico! It is called La Flor de Noche Buena.

4. La Posada DEach night families act out the journey that Mary and Joseph made to Bethlehem. They knock on doors asking for shelter.

5. Children dressed up to celebrate La Posada A young girl and a young boy play Mary and Joseph during the walk

6. Candles are used to light the way.

7. DAt the last home, the families are welcomed in and celebrate with a piñata and fiesta (party).

8. Have you ever used a pinata?

9. Children swing a bat at the pinata. When it breaks, they rush to collect the gifts and candies!

10. Mexican foods eaten during Las Posadas Enchiladas Tortillas Sugar Cookies Mexican Chocolate

11. You’ve learned a lot about celebrating Las Posadas in Mexico!

12. Think about it… What are families remembering when they celebrate Las Posadas? What do you think is special about the way Las Posadas is celebrated?

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