22nd December 2025
Posada toys at Christmas refer to figures of Mary, Joseph, and the donkey that travel from house to house during Advent, symbolising their search for lodging (posada means inn), culminating in a church crib on Christmas. These ‘toys’ (dolls/figures) are hosted by families who welcome them, often with a story, a candle, and a journal for reflections, building community and teaching the nativity story in a hands-on way. It’s a popular tradition in Hispanic cultures and adapted by UK churches to create festive, communal Advent activities.
