Little "angels" and adults take part in the colorful Mexican celebration known as La Posada
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With prayer and pageantry, local residents took part yesterday in a procession recalling the Christmas Eve journey of Joseph and Mary. Sisters Chandra and Chaylin Manuel folded their hands fervently during a song by Mariachi Loco.
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In Bethlehem, Mary and Jesus found no room at La Posada -- the inn -- so they took shelter in a manger. Wearing a serape, Arantxa Elizondo, 4, protected the flame on her candle yesterday as she prepared for the traditional re-enactment at Thomas Square.
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From left, December 16 Dancers Rosita Zambrano, Alma Valdivia and Leilani Trujillo performed last night at the Academy of Arts in their Jalesco-style dresses. La Posada is held each year from Dec. 16 to Christmas Eve.
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Members of the musical group Mariachi Loco and singers from the choir of St. John the Baptist Church led the march with some 50 people at Thomas Square.
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Oscar Zambrano, 8, adjusted his sombrero at the Academy of Arts as he and other members of the dance troupe Ballet Folklorico Quetzal prepared for La Posada.
