how is singing a part of the posadas tradition
Las Posadas
Individuals may actually play the various parts of Mary ( María ) and Joseph with the expectant mother riding a real donkey ( burro ) , with attendants such as angels and shepherds acquired along the way , or the pilgrims may carry images of the holy personages instead . Children may carry poinsettias . The procession will be followed by musicians , with the entire procession singing posadas such as pedir posada . At the end of each night 's journey , there will be Christmas carols ( villancicos ) , children will break open star - shaped piñatas to obtain candy and fruit hidden inside , and there will be a feast . Piñatas are traditionally made out of clay . It is expected to meet all the invitees in a previous procession . 
Individuals may actually play the various parts of Mary ( María ) and Joseph with the expectant mother riding a real donkey ( burro ) , with attendants such as angels and shepherds acquired along the way , or the pilgrims may carry images of the holy personages instead . Children may carry poinsettias . The procession will be followed by musicians , with the entire procession singing posadas such as pedir posada . At the end of each night 's journey , there will be Christmas carols ( villancicos ) , children will break open star - shaped piñatas to obtain candy and fruit hidden inside , and there will be a feast . Piñatas are traditionally made out of clay . It is expected to meet all the invitees in a previous procession .
Individuals may actually play the various parts of Mary  (María ) and Joseph with the expectant mother riding a real donkey  burr ), with attendants such as angels and shepherds acquired along the way, or the pilgrims may carry images of the holy personages instead. The procession will be followed by musicians, with the entire procession singing posadas such as pedir posada.
Individuals may actually play the various parts of Mary ( María ) and Joseph with the expectant mother riding a real donkey ( burro ) , with attendants such as angels and shepherds acquired along the way , or the pilgrims may carry images of the holy personages instead . The procession will be followed by musicians , with the entire procession singing posadas such as pedir posada .
Individuals may play the various parts of Mary and Joseph. The procession will be followed by musicians , with the entire procession singing posadas such as pedir posada . At the end of each night 's journey , there will be Christmas carols.
Individuals may actually play the various parts of Mary ( María ) and Joseph with the expectant mother riding a real donkey ( burro ) , with attendants such as angels and shepherds acquired along the way , or the pilgrims may carry images of the holy personages instead . The procession will be followed by musicians , with the entire procession singing posadas such as pedir posada . At the end of each night 's journey , there will be Christmas carols ( villancicos ) , children will break open star - shaped piñatas to obtain candy and fruit hidden inside , and there will be a feast .