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    Las Posadas

    Christmas tradition in the Spanish-speaking world

    For other uses, see Posadas.

    Las Posadas is a novenario (an extended devotional prayer).

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    • It is celebrated chiefly in Latin America, El Salvador, Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, and by Latin Americans in the United States.[1][2] It is typically celebrated each year between December 16 and December 24.[1] Latin American countries have continued to celebrate the holiday, with very few changes to the tradition.

    Etymology

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    Las Posadas derives from the Spanish word posada (lodging, or accommodation) which, in this case, refers to the inn from the Nativity story. It uses the plural form as the celebration lasts for a nine-day interval (called the novena) during the Christmas season, which represents the nine-month pregnancy[3][4] of Mary, the mother of Jesus Christ.

    History

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    This celebration has been a Mexican tradition for over 430 years, starting in 1586. Many Mexican holidays include dramatizations of original events, a tradition whi

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