La Posada is a Mexican Christmas tradition that involves a procession of carolers, food, drinks, and piñatas. Valentina Cruz wanted to introduce the tradition to her Latinx students years ago.

The La Posada Foundation gave a donation of $10,000 to the CCPD Christmas Angels Foundation on Tuesday, Dec. 3 to help fund their 48 year tradition of giving back.

For many Mexican-Americans, the posadas are more than a holiday warm-up. They are the main event, evoking centuries of cultural traditions and serving as an antidote to commercialism.

Posadas are part of a centuries-long tradition that recreates Mary and Joseph's search for a place where the baby Jesus could be born. But in Mexico City, they have become just a reason to party.

Latino Catholic communities across the state are set to celebrate "Las Posadas," which honors an annual Christmas tradition with deep roots in Mexico.