Addison Trail hosts its first posada to celebrate the holiday season

On Dec. 13, Addison Trail hosted an event called la posada (Spanish for inn or lodging) to celebrate the holiday season.

According to https://dbg.org/history-of-la-posada, la posada “is a religious festival celebrated in Mexico that commemorates the journey Joseph and Mary made from Nazareth to Bethlehem in search of a safe place to stay where Mary could give birth to Jesus. The tradition is celebrated over multiple days between Dec. 16 and Christmas Eve and features a procession of carolers led by a small child dressed as an angel, as well as food, warm drinks and piñatas.”

Addison Trail’s posada featured refreshments, including free tomales; piñatas made by art students; face painting provided by art students; balloon animals; crafts; and performances by the following student groups: Mariachi Club, Folklórico Club, International Dance, Energy Rush and Grupo Sierreño “Los de la clave.”

The event was coordinated by Addison Trail staff members Evelina Rodriguez, Rob Schader and Carina Merino and was supported by the school’s Hispanic Organization for Leadership and Achievement (HOLA) Club, Key Club, National Honor Society, Student Council, International Dance, Art Club and the class of 2026 sponsors.

To view a photo gallery from the event, see the images above.