Christmas in Mexico: Las Posadas Activities and Flip Book

Las Posadas is a religious Mexican Christmas tradition that first started as a way to celebrate the journey of Mary and Joseph as they searched for shelter before the birth of Jesus. Las Posadas is celebrated in cities and towns across Mexico. Las Posadas is a 9-day celebration that takes place each year in December.  This unit includes many interactive activities and learning opportunities for students including reading passages about ✔What is Las Posadas? ✔Las Posadas Traditions ✔All About Mexico ✔Symbols & Flag ✔Meet Pepita, shows the Significance of Poinsettias ✔Biography Organizer ✔Vocabulary Posters ✔Spotlight on Vocabulary ✔Poinsettia Craft ✔Questions about Mexico ✔Writing prompt about Traditions ✔Just the Facts Acrostic Charts ✔Las Posadas Scavenger Hunt ✔Fact or Fiction Activity ✔Plus a 5-page Las Posadas Flip Book There are 3 main activities: Vocabulary: Introduce the 6 vocabulary words with the real-life photo posters included. You could post these posters around the cla