posada

[poh-sah-dah]

posada Definition

• 1. a Mexican Christmas tradition that reenacts Mary and Joseph's search for lodging
• 2. an inn or lodging place

Using posada: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "posada" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The posada is a popular Christmas tradition in Mexico.

• Example

  We stayed at a cozy posada during our trip to the countryside.

• Example

  The town has several posadas for tourists to stay in.

• Example

  The couple searched for a posada to spend the night.

posada Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for posada

• inn
• lodging
• guesthouse
• hostel

Phrases with posada

• posada party

  a Christmas celebration that includes a reenactment of the posada tradition, food, music, and piñatas

  Example

  We're having a posada party at our house this weekend.

• posada song

  a traditional Mexican song sung during the posada reenactment

  Example

  The children sang the posada song as they walked from house to house.

• posada procession

  the group of people who participate in the posada reenactment, usually carrying candles and singing

  Example

  The posada procession made its way through the streets of the town.

Origins of posada

from Spanish 'posada', meaning 'lodging' or 'inn'

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Summary: posada in Brief

'Posada' [poh-sah-dah] refers to a Mexican Christmas tradition that reenacts Mary and Joseph's search for lodging, as well as an inn or lodging place. The posada tradition involves a procession of people who go from house to house, asking for lodging, until they are finally welcomed into one. In modern times, posadas are also places where travelers can stay overnight. Phrases like 'posada party' and 'posada song' are associated with the tradition.