{"id":2885,"date":"2016-12-25T11:44:21","date_gmt":"2016-12-25T17:44:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/admin.patheos.com\/blogs\/davidrupert\/?p=2885"},"modified":"2016-12-25T12:41:29","modified_gmt":"2016-12-25T18:41:29","slug":"the-christmas-pinata","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.patheos.com\/blogs\/davidrupert\/the-christmas-pinata\/","title":{"rendered":"The Christmas Pinata"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<\/head>

Sometimes meaningless repetition is found in tradition.<\/p>\n

But if you look, there is great beauty.<\/p>\n

The story of Mary and Joseph looking for a place to rest on the Holy Night has been retold in\u00a0 nearly every culture and language.\u00a0 The King and Savior of the world wasn\u2019t born in a castle, but in the lowest of circumstances. He would die in the same manner.<\/p>\n

Last night we went a traditional Las Posadas<\/a> festival. Celebrated throughout Mexico it gives a unique cultural twist on the familiar story. \u00a0It\u2019s a celebration that dates back to 1587.<\/p>\n

The capstone of the multi-day event reenacts two children dressed as Joseph and Mary knocking on multiple doors with each homeowner sending the couple on their way.<\/p>\n