Addison Trail hosts second annual posada to celebrate holiday season

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

To view a photo gallery from the event, click on the image above (or go to www.dupage88.net/ATPosada2025). Photos by Lifetouch

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 tamales; piñatas; face painting provided by art students; balloon animals; crafts; inflatable bounce houses; and performances by the following student groups: International Dance, ATHS Tempo Tantrums, Grupo Quimera and Los de la Clave.

More than 1,000 people attended the event, including a very special guest: Santa made an appearance and handed out gifts to make sure each child went home with at least one wrapped toy and one stocking stuffer. 

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