Josephs Studio 10" La Posada "The Lodging" Figure-Joseph with Mary Riding on Donkey on their way to BethlehemLa Posada Nativity Statue features the Blessed Mother Mary, pregnant with the Christ Child, and St Joseph looking for lodging in Bethlehem. Mary is riding on a donkey with Joseph guiding. In Mexico, families celebrate the coming of Christmas with "Posadas". Posadas are a reenactment of looking for lodging of St Joseph and Virgin Mary, called The Pilgrims going to Bethlehem for the Censusaccording to the Scriptures. Families also say Novenas 9 days