After the twelve days of procession dedicated to the Mother of Mexico the holiday fiestas are just getting started, it is now time for the " Posadas", which are usually nine days leading up to X-mas night.
In La Manzanilla "Posadas" can be really fun, usually everybody gets organized by neighborhoods, then everybody gets a task, and for the next 9 days there will be : music, traditional Mexican X-mas carols, "pinatas", "ponche", "atole", "tamales", "bolos" (candy and prizes), fire works, etc.
This is a family event for sure, kids love to have a turn to hit the "pinata", which is supposed to be in shape of a star; with seven spikes, that represent the seven capital sins. I guess this is why you have to hit it so vigorously...?
Any who... If you are in search for more "Posadas" inspired activities, I hear the Botanical Gardens of Puerto Vallarta are hosting a " Posada" event on Dec. 20th / 2 p.m. where you can create you own decorations using "Heno" or Spanish Moss, which is a local Xerophyte plant used in all the nativity scenes and in every Mexican home for X-mas decorating.
But if your feeling like staying local, stop by @ Lora Lokas Posada Night, she is hosting her annual holiday fiesta for $90 a person, starts 7 p.m.
And if you just want to hang out with your neighbors I will upload the schedule for each neighborhood, so you know when your up to bring the holiday cheer " Posadas" style right on your street!
(unless the Priest decides to have them all on the church atrium, which has happened before...)
Turns out they are having all the "Posadas" in front of the church this year, and the town was divided in to "8 sectors" I was told. So if you want to go with your "sector" let me know what part of town you live by and join the fun!
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A reminder there is Caroling at the Y intersection of Maria Acension at 5:00 pm on FRIDAY Dec. 23, 2011. Bring the whole family! Caroling songbooks provided.
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