The holiday season gives us a break from our busy life, reminding us the values of family and community. In many Latin American countries festivities known as Posadas (Pastorelas or Novenas) Navideñas are a vital part of the holiday celebrations, linked to religious observances and the Nativity tale of the search for an inn. Kids and adults join and celebrate community, love and Christmas.

Milagro is happy to once again open its doors for the annual celebration, Posada Milagro. Joins us Sunday December 15th between 1p.m and 5p.m for this traditional fiesta with theatre, music, dance, food and fun for the whole family. This year’s event will feature 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. performances of an original pastorela (Christmas pageant), live music by Cosecha Mestiza and others; and folk dance by Ballet Papalotl. Throughout the afternoon there also be arts and crafts activities for kids, storytelling for children under 5, a piñata for all ages and, of course, traditional treats for purchase.

Guests are encouraged to bring donations of canned food for the Oregon Food Bank. Admission to the event is free, but performances are limited to ticket-holders only. Free tickets will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis at the theatre beginning at 1 p.m. on Sunday Dec. 15.