We’re just back from Christmas in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, where Santa was no where to be seen — and the baby Jesus was everywhere. Families presented their baby Jesus dolls to be blessed at church — and kissed by the neighbors. This fresco is one of many at the Sanctuary of Atotonilco not far from San Miguel. Photo by BF Newhall
On Christmas Eve the crèche at the Jardin in San Miguel de Allende awaited the arrival of the baby Jesus. Photo by BF Newhall.
A boy plays with a balloon that’s taller than he is at the Jardin in the heart of San Miguel. Photo by BF NewhallAnd lots of Piñatas stuffed with candy. Photo by BF Newhall
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Ahhh, big baby creepus – a timeless Christmas tradition!
Big Baby Creepus — that would be Peter’s impression of the many, homely, Medieval Baby Jesuses he spotted in churches throughout Europe. Not to worry, today’s Mexican baby Jesuses are consistently pretty.
Ahhh, big baby creepus – a timeless Christmas tradition!
Big Baby Creepus — that would be Peter’s impression of the many, homely, Medieval Baby Jesuses he spotted in churches throughout Europe. Not to worry, today’s Mexican baby Jesuses are consistently pretty.