Grade 2B had a Mexican themed Christmas party. In Mexico December marks the beginning of Las Posados. On each of the nine nights before Christmas, the children and their families reanact the story of Mary and Joseph’s search for a place to stay in Bethlehem. Holding lighted candles, they walk in a procession from house to house. They ask for lodging at each house, but they are turned away. Finally they reach a house where the festivities are to be held. There they are welcomed and invited to come in for a party. The highlight of the party is the breaking of the pinata.
Mr. Gavilanes and the eighth grade girls helped to set up the party and held the pinata.
Please see the pictures from the party.