Las Posadas
Las Posadas, a ceremonial celebration of Mary and Joseph's journey to Bethlehem, has been co-sponsored by the FCAC and the Committee for the Restoration of the Mission San Jose.
Beginning on December 15th, the public is invited to join with us at 6:00 pm each evening on the porch of the Mission Museum, walk to a different nearby destination, sing carols and enjoy complimentary entertainment and light refreshments provided by our host. This wonderful family-friendly preparation for the great feast of Christmas has been an Old Mission San Jose tradition since 1982.
After meeting on the porch of the Mission Museum, 43300 Mission Boulevard, Fremont, we will proceed to the following destinations. While all locations are in easy walking distance, it can be cold, so wear your coats and bring a flashlight!
Our 2009 schedule is:
- December 15 - Tuesday
Mission Coffee Roasting Co., 151 Washington Blvd., entertainment by Kristen Del Rio, soprano - December 16 - Wednesday
Sisters of the Holy Family, 159 Washington Blvd, entertainment by Living Witness Hand Bell Choir - December 17 - Thursday
Cheese Taster, 43367 Mission Blvd., singing by Sharon de Sousa, soprano - December 18 - Friday
Museum of Local history, 190 Anza St., entertainment by Jerry Curry - December 19 - Saturday
Pink Swirl Frozen Yogurt, 43423 Mission Blvd., featuring the Centerstage Singers - December 20 - Sunday
Dominican Sisters, 43326 Mission Blvd., Madrigal Singers - December 21 - Monday
Prudential Realty, 43430 Mission Blvd., #100, singing by Connie Chew, soprano - December 22 - Tuesday
Von Till and Associates, 152 Anza St., with entertainment by the Anza Street Troubadours - December 23 - Wednesday
Olive Hyde Art Gallery, 123 Washington Blvd., featuring Paula Harrington, soprano
There are many references to the tradition of Las Posadas on-line. Here is one example of many.