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LAS POSADAS
Las Posadas has been celebrated on Olvera Street since the 1930s. In
Spanish, Las Posadas means “inns” or “shelters,” and
represents the journey of Joseph and Mary to Bethlehem and their
search for shelter. For nine nights in December a singing
procession stops at different shops on Olvera Street, each representing
a posada where the group asks to stay. The procession winds
through Olvera Street with the merchants leading the group singing
traditional hymns and holiday songs in both English and Spanish. Free
champurrado (a hot Mexican beverage) and pan
dulce (sweet bread)
are served each night after the procession. There is also
a festive piñata breaking for the children.
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