Where are the adults in the procession?
they follow the procession
What is a carol?
a religious folk song or popular hymn, particularly one associated with Christmas
Who leads the procession?
a small child dressed as an angel
What is does mass mean in this passage?
a religious service; usually in the Catholic church
What does commemorate mean?
celebrate (an event, a person, or a situation) by doing or building something
Where is Las Posadas celebrated?
Mexico
What is a stable?
a building set apart and adapted for keeping animals (sheep, goats, horses, etc)
What are wise men?
men of unusual learning, judgment, or insight
What is a procession?
the action of moving forward as part of a ceremony (eg: wedding, parade)
Why does the procession stop at selected homes?
to ask for lodging
What are refreshments?
a light snack or drink, especially one provided in a public place or at a public event
What does Las Posadas commemorate (celebrate)?
the journey that Joseph and Mary made from Nazareth to Bethlehem
What does lodging mean?
a place in which someone lives or stays temporarily
What events happen at the end of the nightly procession?
mass and the breaking of a piñata
What is a piñata?
a decorated figure of an animal containing toys and candy that is suspended from a height and broken open by blindfolded children as part of a celebration.
What does Las Posadas mean?
The Inns
When is Las Posadas celebrated?
from December 16-24
How are the children in the procession dressed and what do they carry?
dressed in silver and gold robes carrying lit candles and images of Mary and Joseph riding a donkey
Where did Joseph and Mary travel from and to?
from Nazareth to Bethlehem
What is the shape of the piñata during Las Posadas?
a star
What does festival mean?
an annual celebration or anniversary