posada
noun
po·sa·da pə-ˈsä-də 
: an inn in Spanish-speaking countries
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web There will be a posada each night until Christmas Eve. 
San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Dec. 2021 The word posada means inn or lodging, and traditionally the festival takes place across nine nights leading up to Christmas Eve. Stephanie García, baltimoresun.com, 25 Dec. 2021 At the conclusion of the posada tat night, the children will join in a pinata party. San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Dec. 2021 The posada will feature a re-enactment of Mary and Joseph’s arrival in Bethlehem, American holiday classics and traditional Mexican carols. Diane Lopez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Dec. 2021 Last Saturday’s procession in Baltimore made three stops to sing the posada litany at Fruity Bar, Vargas Bakery and Salem Methodist Church before arriving at Our Lady of Pompei Church on Claremont Street. Stephanie García, baltimoresun.com, 25 Dec. 2021 Nevin added that the posada is intended for the Mexican community and for everyone to come enjoy and learn about this tradition and culture. Diane Lopez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Dec. 2021 Travelers to Mexico City, Oaxaca, and Guanajuato state spot it as inexpensive dolls called lupitas, skull masks for a single posada (procession), or Judas Iscariot effigies packed with fireworks and blown up during Lent. Jennifer Barger, National Geographic, 19 Oct. 2020 As the holidays approach, the group is planning a posada, a traditional Mexican holiday party. Rafael Carranza, azcentral, 27 Dec. 2019 See More
San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Dec. 2021 The word posada means inn or lodging, and traditionally the festival takes place across nine nights leading up to Christmas Eve. Stephanie García, baltimoresun.com, 25 Dec. 2021 At the conclusion of the posada tat night, the children will join in a pinata party. San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Dec. 2021 The posada will feature a re-enactment of Mary and Joseph’s arrival in Bethlehem, American holiday classics and traditional Mexican carols. Diane Lopez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Dec. 2021 Last Saturday’s procession in Baltimore made three stops to sing the posada litany at Fruity Bar, Vargas Bakery and Salem Methodist Church before arriving at Our Lady of Pompei Church on Claremont Street. Stephanie García, baltimoresun.com, 25 Dec. 2021 Nevin added that the posada is intended for the Mexican community and for everyone to come enjoy and learn about this tradition and culture. Diane Lopez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Dec. 2021 Travelers to Mexico City, Oaxaca, and Guanajuato state spot it as inexpensive dolls called lupitas, skull masks for a single posada (procession), or Judas Iscariot effigies packed with fireworks and blown up during Lent. Jennifer Barger, National Geographic, 19 Oct. 2020 As the holidays approach, the group is planning a posada, a traditional Mexican holiday party. Rafael Carranza, azcentral, 27 Dec. 2019 See More Word History
Etymology
Spanish, from posar to lodge, from Late Latin pausare
First Known Use
1652, in the meaning defined above