posada

/poʊˈsɑːdə/
noun
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
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