Published: 31-07-2012, 12:30

Christmas in Guatemala: Posadas

Christmas in Guatemala

Christmas in Guatemala: Fires and Housecleaning

Christmas in Guatemala: Decorations

Christmas in Guatemala: Christmas Eve and Day

On December 16 Las Posadas begins. In this nine-day ritual, people reenact Mary and Joseph’s search for shelter in Bethlehem. Las Posadas concludes on Christmas Eve with a large party for all who have participated in the event.

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