posada
/poʊˈsɑːdə/
noun
- A traditional Mexican Christmas celebration that reenacts Mary and Joseph's search for shelter, often involving a procession, songs, and a party.
- The children led the posada through the streets, carrying candles and singing.
- Every December, our neighborhood holds a posada with caroling and piñatas.
- We attended a posada at my friend's house, where we ate tamales and broke a piñata.
- An inn or small hotel, especially in Spanish-speaking countries.
- Travelers often stop at a posada for a meal and a rest.
- We stayed at a charming posada in the mountains of Mexico.
- The posada had a lovely courtyard with flowers and a fountain.