Christmas is a celebration with many cultural traditions. Pidiendo Posada - (Seeking Shelter) is a reenactment of Mary and Joseph's quest for shelter in Bethlehem, in which participants in the traditional procession stop to sing a litany at several designated homes. The verses alternate one by one between those seeking lodging outside and those responding from behind the door.

This year, several families, gathered at The Sonny Melendrez Community Center to participate in this beautiful tradition. It was an honor to have joined them and a blessing to count these dear people as my friends.

   -Sonny Melendrez