Events for week of June 4, 2023

Advent, a Christian season of celebration leading up to the birth of Christ. Practices associated with Advent include keeping an Advent calendar, lighting an Advent wreath, praying an Advent daily devotional, erecting a Christmas tree or a Chrismon tree, lighting a Christingle, and many other ways preparing for Christmas.

Las Posadas is a nine-day celebration in Mexico, Guatemala, Cuba, Spain, and other Latin American countries commemorating the trials Mary and Joseph endured during their journey to Bethlehem. At the end of each night, Christmas carols are sung, children break open star-shaped piñata, and all are invited to sit and feast.