St Andrew’s Psalter Lane Posada 2025

A decorated Christmas tree with a star topper, ornaments, and lights inside a room with wooden paneling and blue chairs along the wall.
Knitted nativity figurines of Mary and Joseph on a wooden table with Advent candles and greenery, inside a church.

After the children decorated the tree at our Advent Carol Service, Mary and Joseph set off on their Posada - staying with a different family every day during Advent before coming back to church for the Christingle Service on Christmas Eve, ready to welcome the Christ Child.

Collection of stuffed animals and handmade dolls on a white surface against a beige wall, including a gray and white donkey, a pink and white bunny, a blue plush toy, and a small figurine of a girl with puppy ears.
Three knitted stuffed animals, including a woman with a blue headscarf, a donkey, and a woman with a green hat, are emerging from a floral bedspread. A bird is flying overhead.

2nd December: Mary and Joseph had fun with new friends last night before settling down for a cosy night's sleep.

This morning they enjoyed boiled eggs and soldiers before setting off on the next stage in their long journey!

Knitted doll figures of Mary and Joseph with a plush donkey in front of a decorated Christmas tree.
Three knitted stuffed animals resembling people are on a chair, with a striped blanket partially covering them. In the background, three white candles and a small stuffed donkey are on a table.

6th December: Mary and Joseph were glad to rest after an exciting trip to see the Christmas lights!

Three knitted stuffed animals, resembling mice, sitting on a table with a magazine about Christmas and holiday lights.

10th December: Mary and Joseph have been finding out more about the area they're travelling through.

Three handmade Christmas dolls in front of a decorated Christmas tree with colorful lights inside a cozy living room.

15th December: Mary and Joseph have made a festive new friend on their travels - he's offered them a lift for the next stage in their journey, but they had to turn him down because the donkey is afraid of heights.

Two handmade knitted dolls and a stuffed toy horse positioned in front of a quilted wall hanging. The dolls are dressed in colorful knitted clothing and hats, with one holding a small blue rope. The quilted wall behind features animal patterns.

3rd December: Mary and Joseph tried to blend in with the locals as they were travelling...

Three knitted stuffed animal toys sitting in front of a newspaper crossword puzzle on a red fabric background.

7th December: Thankful that Sunday is a day of rest, Mary and Joseph tackled the crossword. The donkey wasn't much help.

Three knitted dolls, including one with a green hat, one with a blue hat, and a grey bunny, look at a strainer containing uncooked Brussels sprouts on a kitchen counter.
A bed with yellow pillows and mustard-colored bedsheets arranged with stuffed animal toys, including a dog, a bear, and dolls, on top.

11th December: Mary and Joseph were glad to have a nice rest and the donkey loved getting to know Eeyore!

Christmas decorations with sock stuffed figures of a Christmas elf, two children, and a donkey on a beige carpeted floor, with couches and a wooden piece of furniture in the background.

16th December: Santa introduced Mary and Joseph to one of his reindeer - the donkey was especially excited to make another friend.

Two sock dolls dressed in winter clothing sit on a table with plates of cookies and a bowl with a large carrot.
A priest dressed in white robes with a purple stole and wooden cross necklace standing in a church with stained glass windows in the background. He is holding sock puppet figures, one of which is riding a stuffed animal, on a wooden table.

20th December: Mary and Joseph are trying to travel in a sustainable way - this includes recycling their photos!

Knitted figures resembling Mary and Joseph, a stuffed donkey, a decorated Christmas tree, and a large candle inside a church with a stained glass window in the background.
Two handmade sock dolls dressed in winter clothing riding a toy horse in a domestic setting with a table set with pie and a bowl with a large orange item in the foreground.
Knitted dolls of Mary and Joseph, a lit birthday candle, and a bouquet of flowers on a table.

4th December: Mary and Joseph found an amazing candle with their pictures on it!

Two knitted dolls dressed in winter clothing, a girl with a yellow hat and blue staff, a woman with a purple shawl and headscarf, and a knitted donkey, are placed in front of an Advent calendar decorated for Christmas with a red and white theme, Christmas greenery, and a gold bell.
Two stuffed animal toys lying on a white bed with a wooden-paneled headboard in the background.

1st December: Their first hosts said, 'Mary and Joseph are very quiet guests, and grateful for everything. They don't eat a lot but they like mince pies, and the donkey enjoyed his carrot. They are very tired and have now gone to bed. They chose this for their sleeping arrangements.'

8th December: Mary and Joseph liked the chocolate Advent Calendar almost as much as the Advent Candle!

Wicker doll cradle with handmade stuffed animals inside, including a rabbit and a dog, with cushions in the background.

12th December: The donkey decided that Brussels sprouts were his new favourite food, but Joseph wasn't sure Mary should try them.

Two handmade knitted dolls dressed in winter clothes, a stuffed animal horse, and a sheet of paper on a wooden table.

13th December: On a chilly December night, Mary and Joseph are particularly grateful to their host for the cosy bed.

(If only the donkey didn't snore...)

Handmade knitted dolls and a stuffed donkey figurine sit on a wooden table, with a small Christmas tree decorated with lights in the background.

17th December: Mary and Joseph pased for a break under a lovely little Christmas tree

A curly-haired black puppy with a green collar lying on a white and red dog bed, surrounded by knitted dolls of a girl and a boy, and a knitted horse.

21st December: Mary and Joseph had a very exciting Sunday, meeting a Bishop and a BFG (Big Furry Giant)!

24th December: Mary and Joseph (and the donkey) have finished their journey and returned to church to await the birth of the Christ Child.

They are very grateful to all the innkeepers who cared for them so well!

Knitted nativity scene figures including Mary, Joseph, and a donkey on a wooden table.

18th December: Embarrassed by their spelling mistake last night, Mary and Joseph took a break from social media today – no pictures!

5th December: Mary looks as if she may be getting a bit fed up with all the travelling...

Knitted stuffed animals, including two people, a donkey, and a candle, arranged on a patterned tablecloth in front of a wooden piano with books on top.

9th December: Mary and Joseph enjoyed the Sheffield Carols evening, then after a long drive to their night’s accommodation, they were ready for another nice cup of tea.

Handmade dolls, a stuffed animal, and sewing supplies on a wooden table in front of a window with blinds and a sewing machine.

14th December: A hearty breakfast of Weetabix (and carrot) set Mary and Joseph up for another day of travelling.

Knitted dolls of a man and a woman riding a knitted horse on a blue couch, with decorative pillows in the background.

19th December: Mary and Joseph have been welcomed by another innkeeper - they are so grateful for the generosity they been shown on their long journey!

The donkey is grateful for a rest.

Christmas tree decorated with silver tinsel, purple, gold, and silver ornaments, and white stars. The tree is in a green pot on a wooden table, surrounded by holiday-themed plush figures and animal toys, and potted plants nearby.
Two handmade sock dolls, one dressed as a person with a green hat and multicolored striped sweater, the other as a person with a multicolored striped sweater and a headscarf, sit on a dark wooden surface with a lit candle in front of them. Behind them are shelves with small ceramic figurines and decorations, set against a red wall.

22nd December: After travelling for so long, Mary and Joseph are glad that their journey is nearly over, but they still take the time to enjoy the beautiful places they visit and the lovely decorations they see.

The donkey just wishes the branches were lower on this tree, so he could try a little nibble...

23rd December: Mary and Joseph are amazed that their journey is so near it's end!

(The donkey has snuck off for an early night before the final stage.)