'Posada' reenacts journey to Bethlehem

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Monday, December 15, 2014
People gathered for a Latin-American Christmas tradition known as "The Posada."
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CHICAGO (WLS) -- A holy celebration was held at Holy Name Cathedral in Chicago's Gold Coast community where people gathered for a Latin-American Christmas tradition known as "The Posada."



"The Posada" is a reenactment of Mary and Joseph's journey to Bethlehem and their search for shelter.



Participants were part of a procession around the city which ended with a party in the cathedral's parking lot.



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