Synopsis:

This tape continues Lola Cruz' reading from the verse embroidered on a sheet.The narrative includes the birth of Jesus and Mary and Joseph's subsequent flight towards Egypt. The angel, Saint Gabriel, guides them away from danger. The interviewer asks questions about the embroidery on the sheet. Lola Cruz recounts how she learned the verses of "la posada" and the significance of the various figures in the embroidery (she recounts that the embroidering took a month working every day to finish) Lola Cruz tells the story of Lucifer, who wanted to rule the world, and the hermit who believed in Jesus' birth as the birth of the savior. She then recounts the story of Isabel and Simon who gave birth to John the Baptist. The conversation of the different figures and objects in the nativity scene continues. Figures discussed include sea gulls, San Pascual (Santa Claus), japanese houses, and turtles. The interviewer continues with questions about the nativity scene, how long it has taken to construct, who brings figures to add to the scene, etc. Ms. Cruz continues with narratives about king Melchor and John the Baptist.