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- Children Playing with a Pinata, December 1978 - Children wait their turn to take a swing at breaking open a pinata, likely filled with candy, small toys, or other treats. The photographer noted that the pinata was part of a Los Posadas celebration – a nine-day holiday commemorating Mary and Joseph's search for shelter in Bethlehem and celebrated by many members of the Latinx community every December.
- December 17, 1978
- Collections - Artifact
Children Playing with a Pinata, December 1978
Children wait their turn to take a swing at breaking open a pinata, likely filled with candy, small toys, or other treats. The photographer noted that the pinata was part of a Los Posadas celebration – a nine-day holiday commemorating Mary and Joseph's search for shelter in Bethlehem and celebrated by many members of the Latinx community every December.
- "Las Posadas: A Christmas Story," 1968 - This children's book explains the traditions of Las Posadas, a nine-day celebration that takes place every December 16th to 24th. During the holiday, celebrants go door to door asking for entry, reenacting Mary and Joseph looking for shelter in Bethlehem. Finally, they arrive at a door where they are invited inside to celebrate -- often with food, presents, and a pinata.
- 1968
- Collections - Artifact
"Las Posadas: A Christmas Story," 1968
This children's book explains the traditions of Las Posadas, a nine-day celebration that takes place every December 16th to 24th. During the holiday, celebrants go door to door asking for entry, reenacting Mary and Joseph looking for shelter in Bethlehem. Finally, they arrive at a door where they are invited inside to celebrate -- often with food, presents, and a pinata.
- "Las Posadas" Holiday Ornament, 2004 - This ornament showcases many traditional elements of Las Posadas – a nine-day celebration in December commemorating Mary and Joseph's search for shelter in Bethlehem. Participants go from door to door, often carrying candles and asking for entry. After many attempts, they eventually are welcomed in. This ornament also features poinsettias – native Mexican plants synonymous with the holiday season.
- 2004
- Collections - Artifact
"Las Posadas" Holiday Ornament, 2004
This ornament showcases many traditional elements of Las Posadas – a nine-day celebration in December commemorating Mary and Joseph's search for shelter in Bethlehem. Participants go from door to door, often carrying candles and asking for entry. After many attempts, they eventually are welcomed in. This ornament also features poinsettias – native Mexican plants synonymous with the holiday season.
- Procession of Children with Candles, Art by Mary Blair for the Walt Disney Film "The Three Caballeros," 1945 - Designer and color stylist Mary Blair (1911-1978) was known for her colorful, vibrant, and imaginative style. In 1940, she began working for Walt Disney Studios, where she became a favorite of Walt Disney and was involved with several projects, including the 1944 film <em>The Three Caballeros</em>. This greeting card features art from the Las Posadas segment of the film.
- 1945
- Collections - Artifact
Procession of Children with Candles, Art by Mary Blair for the Walt Disney Film "The Three Caballeros," 1945
Designer and color stylist Mary Blair (1911-1978) was known for her colorful, vibrant, and imaginative style. In 1940, she began working for Walt Disney Studios, where she became a favorite of Walt Disney and was involved with several projects, including the 1944 film The Three Caballeros. This greeting card features art from the Las Posadas segment of the film.