In Mexican tradition, how many days do the Posadas last?

In Mexican tradition, how many days do the Posadas last?

• A. 3 days
• B. 7 days
• C. 9 days
• D. 12 days

Answer: (C)

Posadas are a nine-night tradition during Advent in Mexico. The nine days come from the Catholic idea of a novena, a period of prayer and reflection. Each night, people reenact Mary and Joseph’s search for shelter by going from house to house, singing and asking for lodging, until the final night when the celebration culminates with a feast and often a piñata. This nine-night format is what’s most commonly observed, making nine the correct length. The other options don’t match the traditional nine-day observance.

Posadas are a nine-night tradition during Advent in Mexico. The nine days come from the Catholic idea of a novena, a period of prayer and reflection. Each night, people reenact Mary and Joseph’s search for shelter by going from house to house, singing and asking for lodging, until the final night when the celebration culminates with a feast and often a piñata. This nine-night format is what’s most commonly observed, making nine the correct length. The other options don’t match the traditional nine-day observance.