Malvern Church Hosting Latin American-Hispanic Christmas Festival

MALVERN, PA – A Malvern church is gearing up for its first ever celebration of the traditional Latin American and Hispanic festival of Las Posadas next week, as well as a world nativity display.

St. Francis-in-the-Fields Episcopal Church in Malvern will celebrate its first festival of Las Posadas from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 10 at the church, 689 Sugartown Road, Malvern.

The event is free and open to the public.

During the festival, families are encouraged to bring a donation of diapers and/or baby wipes to be donated to the West Chester Food Cupboard.

The event begins outside, so attendees are encouraged to dress warmly. The indoor feast will include tortilla soups and chili prepared by parishioners.

That evening, St. Francis will also host a display of Nativity Scenes, including international Nativities donated to St. Francis by local artist and collector Joan LePard.

The event follows Mary and Joseph on a musical journey through the streets of the city looking for a place suitable for Jesus' birth. Rejected three times, the wandering couple is finally welcomed and those gathered on the journey celebrate with feasting and fellowship.

Traditionally celebrated in Latin America and by Hispanics in the United States, Las Posadas is Spanish for lodging or accommodation.

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