Posada or Travelling Cribs Posada is a Spanish word for ‘inn’.
Posada celebrations originated in Mexico where two young people would be chosen to dress up as Mary and Joseph. They would travel around their village telling people about the forthcoming arrival of Jesus, and asking if they would give him a room. Today we do not send two young children around the village, but we send the nativity figures of the Holy Family to visit your homes, also known as Travelling Cribs.
They are looking for somewhere to stay each night in December until Christmas.
Travelling Crib: During December the nativity crib figures will travel around our village. These figures are very colourful and sturdy and suitable for all ages, even very small children. Please contact Helen Boswell to book the date you would like to welcome them into your home.
An invitation to children:
Please come to the Carol Service in Aynho church on Sunday December 21st at 5.0pm. dressed as one of the characters in The Nativity. If you wish to borrow a costume there will be a rack of clothes available in church on the evening, or contact Helen Boswell to collect a costume earlier. There will be an opportunity during the service for the children to lead worship around the Crib and to sing “Away in a Manger” Contact: Helen Boswell