Feliz Navidad,Carlos!

Feliz Navidad, Carlos!

School was out for winter break. Carlos and his family packed to go to Monterrey, Mexico. " It's our first trip back since we moved to America, " said Carlos. " I can't wait to see everyone! "

Carlos sat by the window on the airplane. He saw clouds and blue sky. Then he saw the mountains around Monterrey. " We're almost there! " he said.

Carlos's aunt, uncle, and cousins met them at the airport. " Feliz Navidad! " said his uncle. " You are home! This will be a wonderful celebration, now! "

They had arrived in time to join in Las Posadas. Candles in paper bags lined the sidewalks. Neighborhood children acted out Mary and Joseph's journey to Bethlehem.

Carlos, Selena, and Mateo walked the Posada with their cousins. They knocked on the first door. They sang a song and asked, " May we stay?" They were told “ No. "