Guatemalans celebrate Christmas with tamales and Las Posadas

One benefit that comes from helping a student in a developing country is the opportunity to learn about his or her culture. In other countries, the Christmas season includes many fun and interesting cultural traditions.

For example, in Guatemala, neighbors get together every night from Dec. 16- 24 and celebrate Las Posadas, a candlelit procession commemorating the journey of Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem. At the end of the evening, they enjoy tamales and fruit punch. Everyone—mothers, fathers, teens and children—plays a role in the celebration.

The following video shows sponsored members and their families from Santa Teresita, Guatemala, making tamales and celebrating Las Posadas.