This means that Joseph has to go from Galilee south to Judea—from Nazareth to the root system of his family tree, Bethlehem—to register. Mary, in her very pregnant state, has to travel the rutted ...

During a posada, guests embark on a procession, representing Mary and Joseph’s pilgrimage to Bethlehem. The pilgrims travel from home-to-home pidiendo posada, or asking for lodging, and are ...