Local
and Campus Community To Celebrate
400-year-old Mexican Posada Tradition
Candlelight
procession re-enacts historic journey of Mary and Joseph
Phoenix College invites the community to come out and enjoy a festive
400-year-old Mexican Posada tradition.
On Thursday, Dec. 12 at 7 p.m. members of the Phoenix College Community
will light up the night with illuminating candles to celebrate an ancient-old
Mexican Christmas tradition Las Posadas.
This tradition commemorates the historical journey made by Mary and
Joseph from Nazareth to Bethlehem in search of lodging many years ago.
Las Posadas is usually celebrated during the nine days that proceed
Christmas Day with a candlelight procession and it traditionally ends
with food, drink, dance and the breaking of piñatas.
The event, which was organized by Phoenix College student and instructors
of Spanish, as well as M.E.Ch.A. and A.L.E. will help promote awareness
and understanding of Hispanic culture.
The procession will begin in front of the Phoenix College Auditorium,
located at 1202 West Thomas Road. Parking will be available in the west
parking lot, located at Thomas Road and 15th Ave for those that wish
to attend.
The Phoenix College Las Posadas celebration is free and open to the
public. Members of the community are encouraged to come out and enjoy
a festive night of caroling, piñatas and refreshments.
For more information, please call (602) 285-7845.