For many Mexican-Americans, the posadas are more than a holiday warm-up. They are the main event, evoking centuries of cultural traditions and serving as an antidote to commercialism.

No holiday brings the Mexican-American community together like Christmas. Every year Las Posada, the 9-day celebration, takes over the hearts and minds of many people of Mexican descent in Los ...

Barrón, who was born in Guanajuato, Mexico, says that his version of “Posada Navideña” is meant to evoke the way that Christmas feels in Mexico, with the vibrant dancing and music that mark ...

Mexican Christmas traditions combine spiritual rituals, family moments, and a touch of the country's rich cultural heritage, creating an unforgettable Christmas experience With the arrival of the ...

Discover the 10 coolest Mexican traditions, best Mexico holidays and most colorful festivals — like Day of the Dead, ... This is one of the oldest Mexican Christmas traditions.

The Rev. Miguel Martinez of Santa Maria del Popolo Parish in Mundelein said another Hispanic Christmas tradition is the Posada, a centuries-old Mexican and Central American custom that recreates ...

WAUKEGAN — For the Hispanic community, Christmas celebrations come early. The holiday season is chockful of traditions, festivities and religious observations, starting in mid-December and ...