Follows a Hispanic American family in a small New Mexican community as they prepare for and celebrate the nine-day religious festival which occurs just before Christmas.
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From Publishers Weekly
A crisp photo-essay tours homes, churches and workshops in a small New Mexico town, as Hoyt-Goldsmith and Migdale explore the rituals, customs and folk arts surrounding Las Posadas. While Tomie dePaola's story (reviewed above) is a more charming introduction to the holiday, this fills in the details and facts thoughtfully and personably. Ages 8-12. (Sept.)
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
From School Library Journal
Grade 2-6-This photo-essay explores the customs of a Hispanic community in New Mexico as 11-year-old Kristen Lucero, her family, and friends prepare for Las Posadas. This religious festival is celebrated from December 15th to December 23rd, and commemorates the journey of Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem and their search for a place to stay. Kristen and her friend Ruben portray Mary and Joseph, and the rest of the participants play innkeepers or pilgrims as they visit a different "inn" each night. Readers learn not just about this holiday and its origins, but also about the food, culture, religion, and folk art of the region. Full lyrics and music for "The Song of Las Posadas" are included, as is a recipe for biscochitos, traditional cookies. Particularly interesting is the section on folk art, which includes straw applique, painted retablos, and carved santos. The color photographs occasionally look staged but are otherwise a fine accompaniment to the text.-E.M.
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
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Muy Bueno,
This review is from: Las Posadas: An Hispanic Christmas Celebration (Spanish Edition) (School & Library Binding)
Un excelente libro para contar la tradicion de las posadas y para ponerla en practica. Lo recomiendo.
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AN EXCELLENT EXPLANATION OF LAS POSADAS FOR YOUNG (9-12) READERS,
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This review is from: Las Posadas: An Hispanic Christmas Celebration (Paperback)
This beautifully-photographed 1999 book is an excellent introduction to Las Posadas, as presented through the eyes of an 11-year old girl from New Mexico.
It includes chapters such as "The History of Las Posadas," "Getting Ready for Las Posadas," and "Celebrating Las Posadas." It has a Glossary (with pronunciation guide), and even sheet music for one song!
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