Fort Worth Weekly
By Jennifer Bovee
Don’t forget to wear your mask at Traders Village.
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Celebrated in Cuba, Guatemala, Latin America, and Spain in late December, Los Posadas is also celebrated by the Latinx community in the United States. A derivative of the Spanish word
posada meaning “lodging,” during Los Posadas, the focus is on the inn yes,
the inn of the nativity story. The celebration typically lasts nine days, representing the nine-month pregnancy of Jesus’ mother, Mary.
At
Traders Village (2602 Mayfield Rd, Grand Prairie, 972-647-2331), Los Posadas is still going strong. While it is open every weekend, visit the village by Sunday for a final dose of the Posadas holiday spirit. Head to the Big Red Patio in the middle of the property upon arrival. Here, you will find traditional Mexican holiday treats and live music.
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