The weekend of December 13, 2013, saw the 29th annual version of our two most popular events, Christmas at the Palace, on Friday evening, and Las Posadas, on Sunday. More than 1,500 people turned out for each event, some eager for some quality time with Santa, some looking to help recreate Mary and Joseph’s search for an inn. The Palace Press let folks work one of the antique presses. Local groups provided live music, hot cider and cookies were abundant, and we even pulled out some kids’ crafts and a few pinatas.

Couldn’t come? Take a virtual visit here…

Cutest elves ever…

Is she thinking over whether she’s really been nice?

Craft time! Turning brown paper sacks into cowboy-boot Christmas stockings.

Printer James Bourland helps a boy print a holiday card.

Mary and Joseph begin their trip around the Santa Fe Plaza, part of an old folk play.

Scary devils prepare to chase the holy couple away.

The faithful help the holy couple find their way to the Palace of the Governors Courtyard.

…and some folks can’t resist posing with a handsome devil.