Las posadas (The Inns) are a remembrance of the journey of Joseph and Mary from Nazareth to Bethlehem.

From December 16 through Christmas Eve — in Spanish, Nochebuena — candlelit processions and reenactments of this journey culminate with admission to local houses or churches, symbolic stand-ins for “the inn,” or la posada. The nine-day period is also a symbolic representation of Mary\’s pregnancy with the Christ child.

This Posada was held at the Santuario de Guadalupe Catholic Church
Lopez Mateos Esq. (on the corner of) José Morelos, s/n, Cabo San Lucas, BCS, MX  23410
Tel / Fax: (624) 143-2666 |  www.loscabosguide.com/santuariodeguadalupe/index.html

A Christmas Posada procession taking place near the Santuario de Guadalupe Catholic Church.

Photography © Copyright Joseph A. Tyson, All rights reserved.
More photos at Los Cabos Magazine:
www.loscabosmagazine.com/2013/12/christmas-posada-santuario-de-guadalupe-21-dec/