Last year around this time some neighbor friends of ours invited us to go to a local "Living Nativity" for Family Home Evening. We arrived at the designated church parking lot where shuttles (actual buses or horse trailers with makeshift benches) were organized to take us up the hill to a family farm area that they converted into "Bethlehem". Upon arrival we were greeted by Roman Soldiers on horseback and directed up a path that led to a barn housing people portraying villagers in ancient occupations. Live animals, including sheep, horses, donkeys and camels completed the scene. After leaving the main barn we followed a candle lit path to a second barn that was watched over by carolers singing reverent Christmas music. This barn sheltered Joseph, Mary and baby Jesus and had the sweetest spirit imaginable. After leaving the warm shelter of the barn we were treated to hot chocolate and a description of this events beginning and purpose. They also left a sing-up sheet for anyone interested in helping the following year. We were excited to sign-up and that brings us to today!
We were blessed with the opportunity to be a part of this special presentation. We each dressed in costume and played a small part representing villagers of old.
Near the end of the evening I snuck away for a minute to visit the "Baby Jesus" in the other barn. The tenderness of that moment still touches my heart.
I am grateful for this time of year where we are able to focus on the great birth of our Savior and the miracles that surround this event.
Let us remember the Reason for the Season!
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