noun
- a traditional Mexican Christmas celebration involving processions and reenactments of Mary and Joseph seeking shelter
Usage: Mexican tradition; plural form
Examples
- The neighborhood organized posadas for nine nights before Christmas.
- Children carried candles during the posadas procession.
- Each house took turns hosting the posadas celebration.
- Traditional songs are sung during posadas as participants seek shelter.
- The posadas tradition dates back to colonial Mexico.
- Families prepare special foods for the posadas festivities.