Las Posadas Mini Book

This is a kid-friendly book about the Mexican holiday called Las Posadas:

• Las Posadas is a Mexican holiday in December that last for 9 days.
• People in Mexico decorate their home with the poinsettia
• It is a flower with bright red leaves.
• Las Posadas lasts from December 16 to Christmas Eve.
• Each night a children dress up like an angel, a shepherd, and Mary and Joseph.
• People carry candles as they walk down the street to the party.
• A different family has the party each night.  People sing songs and celebrate.
• Then they have a feast, break a piñata, play games, and drink hot chocolate.
• People break the piñata to wish for happiness, food, and the well-being of others.
• On the last day of Las Posadas, families go to church at midnight.

You can find this mini book HERE at my TPT store.

Written by: Carrie Hanson
Clip Art by Carrie
www.ccteachfirst.blogspot.com
Images: cactus, notes, thought bubble, table, lamp, couch, chair, jar, DECEMBER 16-24, Christmas candle w/holder, hot chocolate, moon, cross

Creative Clips by Krista Wallden
www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Krista-Wallden
Image: smiley face

EduClips
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Educasong
Images: Las Posadas characters (Mexican boy/girl, Mary, Joseph, nativity, donkey, pinatas, poinsettia, candle)

Graphics From the Pond
www.frompond.blogspot.com
Images: scribble background