We were able to take the kids to the living nativity today at the Seventh Day Adventist School, it was so neat. We have lived in this area for 6 1/2 years now and have never been. Hailey was slightly scared of Clyde the Camel, but she loved the lamas, goats, cow and horses. There was a carpenter, a black smith, a potter, candle making, rugs, a market and countless other areas to see how the various things were made, and what Bethlehem would have been like when Jesus was born. There were Roman guards at the entrance to welcome you into Bethlehem. Every character was dressed the part, and there was even a census taken on a scroll "from Cesar". Cute little books for Hailey to collect stickers at every station. This is really a great thing that the community puts on every year. We are excited to go back next year and make this a part of our Christmas tradition. Such a great learning experience for the kids and for us really. Brooklyn loved the little bon fire pits, it was brrrr freezing for sure.
Feeding baby Jesus
Angels singing
Arc of the covenant
Clyde the Camel and his Wise Man
Giant!
Sassy all bundled up
Line of people coming into Bethlehem
So glad you got to go. It was too crowded to go into the tabernacle, but we went last year and learned a lot. Thanks for helping to spread the word about living nativity!
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