Posadas
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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The Xochimilco resident and his relatives had the honor of hosting the Niñopa in their home for this year’s 6th posada and held a celebration for it, a common occurrence during Posadas season.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 24, 2022
During the holiday season, visitors to the park can watch confectioners make giant handmade candy canes and can enjoy special events, including a Los Posadas Nativity procession and a Christmas equestrian parade.
From New York Times • Dec. 6, 2022
And the night we got to celebrate Las Posadas, a procession in Highland Park depicting the biblical story of Joseph and Mary’s search for shelter at the time of Christ’s birth.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 26, 2021
Posadas grew up in Westcliffe and returned about a decade ago.
From Salon • Nov. 19, 2021
This is the last night of what are called the Posadas, a curious mixture of religion and amusement, but extremely pretty.
From Life in Mexico by Calderón de la Barca, Madame (Frances Erskine Inglis)
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