Philadelphia's Alfombra

The alfombra, a beautiful Guatemalan tradition, has made its way to Philadelphia! The Historical Society of Philadelphia has an intersting blurb about it on their website:

"Latino Catholics commonly observe Good Friday by reenacting Christ’s persecution and crucifixion. Rich pageantry like this affirms parishioners’ faith and brings religious communities together during the Easter season. Another religious tradition is that of the alfombra, an intricate sawdust carpet created by hand. Though traditionally Guatemalan, the alfombra has now become an important part of the Easter and Christmas celebrations for pan-Latino congregants at Incarnation Church, a Spanish-speaking parish in Olney."

Incarnation of Our Lord Church makes their alfombra available for all eyes to see on Friday April 10th. For more information about the church here is a link to their website:

http://www.incarnationofourlord.org/index.htm

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