Hannah Kregel
Las Posadas is a tradition that involves singing and praying for nine days before Christmas day.It refers to the walk that the Virgin Mary took looking for someone’s house to stay in to give birth to baby Jesus.
The tradition continues today by singing at neighbors’ doors asking for ‘Posada’ starting on Dec 16 and ending Dec 24.
“Families come together to pray the rosary in someone’s home to begin the ‘Posada’, then we sing various songs corresponding to each day,” freshman Hannah Kregel said.
The singing is done to remember the birth of Jesus.
“The best part about Las Posadas is that spiritual Christmas feeling I get in my heart while everyone is gathered together to remember such an important part of life,” Kregel said.
Las Posadas are celebrated by people who believe in the Virgin Mary’s journey of birthing Jesus; anyone can join the tradition.
“Going to church on the Dec 25 and being able to see the Nativity set up is one of the most beautiful things to see because it reminds me of my faith and how important it is to cherish my beliefs,” Kregel said.
Not only does Kregel get to be a part of the singing during Las Posadas, but she also has been able to dress up as the Virgin Mary during the walk.
“Every year, families pick kids to dress up as Joseph, Mary, and other shepherds while walking the Posadas to represent their presence there with us,” Kregel said.
Hannah has been carrying on this tradition ever since she was little and plans to continue.
