Kids Posada Invitations: Wording and Tips for a Children's Posada

A kids posada invitation needs an early start and end time, the address, whether parents should stay, what to wear (costumes for the procession are optional), and an RSVP date so you have enough candy bags and piñata prizes. Below is wording for family, school and neighborhood posadas in English, in Spanish and bilingual. Ready to pick a design? Browse our posada invitation templates.

If you're planning a traditional posada for adults, family or the office, start with our main posada invitation wording guide. This one is only for posadas planned around children.

Featured TwistInvite DesignsKids Posada InvitationsPick a Christmas video design in the TwistInvite app, add the posada details and your own photos or a song, and share one link families RSVP to in their browser.

What Makes a Children's Posada Different

Posadas are held between December 16 and 24 and re-enact Mary and Joseph's search for shelter. A kids' version keeps the core (a short procession, the song asking for shelter, the piñata, candy) and drops what doesn't work for small children:

• Earlier and shorter. 4 to 7 p.m. instead of an evening that runs past midnight.
• Kids carry the figures. Children can dress as Mary, Joseph, shepherds or angels, or simply carry small figures of the holy family.
• Electric candles. Battery tea lights replace real candles for the little ones.
• Ponche without the "piquete". A separate pot with no alcohol.
• Candy bags (aguinaldos) for every child, which is why the RSVP matters.

What to Include on a Kids Posada Invitation

• Who is hosting and for whom ("for the kids of [school/street/family]").
• Date, start time and end time.
• Address, plus where the procession starts if it moves between houses.
• Whether parents should stay (for under-eights, yes).
• Costume note: optional, and which roles are needed.
• What families can bring, if anything: a bag of candy for the piñata, fruit for the ponche.
• Allergy question: "Tell us about food allergies when you RSVP."
• RSVP date and how many children are coming.

Family Posada Wording (Cousins and Little Ones)

In English

In Spanish

Pair it with: Christmas Village Snowman. A child in a red coat builds a snowman while families walk through a lantern-lit village under a "Merry Christmas" banner, a warm, family-first look for a cousins' posada.

Say it in your video message: Let your child record it. "Hi! I'm [name]. We're having a posada on the nineteenth and there's a piñata. Please come!" Hold to record it in the app; kids' voices get answers fast.

School or Kinder Posada Wording

School posadas are usually organized by a class parent or the parents' committee, often before the winter break. Keep the wording neutral and practical, because it goes to families who don't know each other well.

Pair it with: Christmas Carousel Snow Globe, a golden carousel turning inside a snow globe under a "Merry Christmas" title. It looks festive without being religious, which suits mixed school groups.

Neighborhood or Church Posada for Kids

Bilingual Wording

For families where grandparents read Spanish and school friends read English, put Spanish first and keep both versions short:

¡Ven a pedir posada! · Come ask for posada!
Sábado 19 de diciembre · Saturday, December 19
4:00–7:00 p. m. · [Address]
Piñata, ponche y aguinaldos · Piñata, ponche and candy bags
Confirma / RSVP: [date]

Pair it with: Christmas Squirrel Tree Party. Squirrels in red scarves gather around a decorated tree and a pile of presents, a bright, playful choice for toddlers and preschoolers.

None of these designs show Mexican posada elements such as a star piñata, paper lanterns or the pilgrims; they are general Christmas designs that fit a children's party. To make it feel like a posada, upload a photo of last year's piñata or of the kids dressed as shepherds, or import a recording of the family singing the posada song.

A Simple Kids Posada Schedule

Short Messages to Send With the Link

• "Kids' posada at our place on the 19th, 4–7! Piñata included. RSVP in the link."
• "Posada para los niños el sábado 19. Confirma aquí cuántos vienen."
• "Class posada on Friday the 11th. Please RSVP and send one bag of candy."
• "Shepherds and angels wanted! Costumes optional. Details here."
• "Reminder: posada tomorrow at 4. Bring a flashlight for the procession."

Tricky Lines, Said Kindly

• Parents should stay: "Parents, please stay with children under eight."
• Allergies: "Tell us about allergies when you RSVP so we fill the candy bags safely."
• Siblings: "Brothers and sisters are welcome; just include them in your RSVP count."
• No real candles: "We'll use battery candles for the little ones."
• Bringing candy: "If you'd like to help, bring a bag of wrapped candy for the piñata."
• End time: "We'll wrap up at 7 so everyone gets home for dinner."

When to Send It

Send a kids posada invitation two to three weeks ahead, because December weekends fill up fast with school events and family gatherings. Ask for replies four to five days before the date so you can buy the right number of candy bags. For a school posada, send it as soon as the date is approved and add a reminder two days before.

How to Send It as a Video Invitation

1. Pick a Christmas template in the TwistInvite app.
2. Add the event details and your own media: a photo of the kids in costume, a short clip of last year's piñata, or an imported recording of the family singing.
3. Share the link by text or paste it into the class or family group chat with one of the messages above.
4. Count your guests. Families open it in their browser and answer Going, Can't make it or Maybe without an app or account. You see the replies in the app.

For a non-religious version of the same party, see our kids Christmas party invitations. And if the kids are already asking about January, our Three Kings Day party invitations guide is next. Open the TwistInvite app to make your posada invitation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What age is a kids posada for?

Most children's posadas work for ages 3 to 12. Toddlers enjoy the songs and the candy; older kids can take turns carrying the figures of Mary and Joseph and leading the piñata.

How long should a children's posada last?

Two to three hours is plenty. Start around 4 or 5 p.m., do the procession and songs first while the kids are fresh, then the piñata, food and candy bags.

Do parents stay at a kids posada?

Usually yes, especially for children under eight. Say it clearly on the invitation, for example "Parents, please stay with your little ones."

Is the ponche safe for kids?

Traditional ponche is a warm fruit punch made with guava, tejocote, cane and cinnamon. Serve the kids' pot without any alcohol and keep it warm, not hot.

Should a posada invitation be in English or Spanish?

Use the language the families speak at home. In mixed groups a bilingual invitation works well: Spanish first for grandparents, English for school friends.

How do families reply to a TwistInvite invitation?

They open the link on any phone or computer browser and choose Going, Can't make it or Maybe. No app download or account is needed, and the host sees every answer in the app.