
From Christmas until January 6 the celebration of Tres Reyes Magos (The Three Kings Magi) was celebrated outdoors and in.

In the Jardin Zenea, it was more than a crèche. It was the entire creation story, culminating with the birth of Jesus.

Piñatas were introduced by missionaries. Originally, the shape would be a devil or some symbol of temptation. People would strike the piñata and break it, then being showered with blessings– a way to illustrate the process of overcoming sin.

New friends (Angel, Coco, and Jimmy) from the Anglican Church of St. Mary Magdalene. After Mass, we worked in the little community garden. Rev. Hilary West (who made all kinds of threats in English and Spanish if I posted her picture) is the priest who practices a wonderful ministry of prayer and presence here in Querétaro.