Friday, December 4
Las Posadas
Friday, December 4 · 6-8 p.m. · St. John Vianney Chuch
- When
- Friday, December 4 · 6-8 p.m.
- Where
- St. John Vianney Chuch5801 Oak Hills Drive · Omaha, NE · 68137
- Good to know
About this event
Join us for Las Posadas!
The celebration of Las Posadas highlights the fact that Jesus is a very different type of King – one who came into the world in an unexpected way, as a baby born in the most humble surroundings. Las Posadas literally translates from Spanish to “the inns” or “the lodgings.” It is a 400-year-old Christmas tradition that commemorates Mary and Joseph’s difficult journey from Nazareth to Bethlehem as they searched for a place to stay (an inn) before the birth of Jesus. Originally established as a Catholic novena (9 days of prayer) to teach the Christmas story, it also emphasizes hospitality, welcoming strangers, and community unity.
How It is Celebrated
• The Procession : Neighbors and family members walk from door to door holding lanterns, playing music, and singing traditional carols (villancicos).
• Asking for Shelter : The group approaches a designated door and sings a traditional call-and-response song asking for lodging; the hosts initially pretend to turn them away before finally opening the doors.
• The Gathering : Once inside, everyone prays around a Nativity scene and celebrates with food, hot cocoa, crafts, games and music.
This is a free event open to all within our family of parishes and beyond. Join us to worship and to enjoy a fun celebration with others in our community!
From Jodi Meyer
Listed by moqchurch.org (The Events Calendar) and St. John Vianney Catholic Church, Omaha, Nebraska (The Events Calendar), gathered by the Council Bluffs events calendar.