7 WINTER TEXAN TIMES www.wintertexantimes.com DECEMBER 4, 2024 Fiesta de Nochebuena returns to MOSTH Fiesta de Nochebuena continues its traditional holiday festivities at the Museum of South Texas History from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, December 8. This year’s Fiesta de Nochebuena will feature some familiar favorites including Posada Por Tiempo, a walk through the River Frontier and River Highway galleries, in which a volunteer group will sing the traditional “Pedir Posada” song. Maryel Monrreal, a museum volunteer, will share the significance of the song and its tradition in the borderlands in between verses and throughout the galleries. Visitors can make-and-take holiday crafts such as writing a reflection of the year on a piece of paper and placing it in a clear Christmas tree ornament; creating a paper poinsettia that makes a great addition to a Christmas tree or home décor and weaving an Ojo de Dios craft. If you’re hoping to shop for the holidays early, visit the museum store for a variety of unique items reflecting the spirit of the borderlands, such as Cappadona Ranch mesquite bean coffee, religious crosses and books. Artisan vendors will be set up and selling holiday items. The Courtyard Gallery will be filled with traditional Mexican and holiday tunes featuring Mariachi Sable de Plata from Robert Vela High School, Matachines from Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in McAllen, Robert Vela High School Conjunto, Canterbury Instrumental Knights, Cano/Gonzalez Elementary Guitar Club, Travis MusiCats Choir and Magee Mariachi. Take a break between performances and enjoy the Holiday Food Court where several food vendors, Sweets by Georgette, and La Mexicana Bakery will satisfy a sweet tooth. Cowboy Santa will be available for photos posing with those wishing to capture their MOSTH memory. FRIENDS of MOSTH and visitors can purchase a Polaroid ornament of their photo with Cowboy Santa for $5. The first 250 children will receive a free Christmas coloring book. This project was awarded grant funding by the Altrusa International Foundation, Inc. For more information, please visit foundation. altrusa.org. Admission is $9 for adults; $6 for seniors, active military and s t uden t s ages 13 and older; $5 for children ages four to 12 and children under three years old are free. The Museum of South Texas History is located in downtown Edinburg at 200 North Closner Boulevard on the Hidalgo County Courthouse square. For more information about MOSTHistory, including becoming a FRIEND, visit MOSTHistory.org, like us on Facebook and Instagram, follow on Twitter, find on YouTube or call (956) 383-6911. / d , n l Photo courtesy of MOSTH
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