In our Parish, since 2010, we have taken on the modern tradition of Posada. Villagers and those from further afield volunteer to give a home to the figures of Mary and Joseph for a night. A welcome prayer accompanies the figures as they travel.
Their exchange provides an opportunity to meet someone who you may not normally see, maybe share a coffee or even a meal together. The rota begins on Advent Sunday and the figures journey around the village, and beyond, returning back to church on Christmas Eve in time for the crib service.