A Night in Bethlehem

Tonight, our church hosted "A Night in Bethlehem: A hands-on Holy Land Experience." It was a wonderful, family-friendly event. The church was transformed into the village of Bethlehem, with fun activities to enjoy at the many shops.

Nikolas got to weave a basket. (It was nighttime in the village, so the flash on the camera kind of "bugged" Nik.)

You got to make a harp in the music shop. Nik liked this because when you finished you got to ring the gong.

In the bake shop, you could grind spices.

Dreidel making in the carpenter's shop. Nikolas is wearing the necklace he made in one of the other shops. There was also a candy shop and a shop to paint an nativity ornament.

As we were leaving the village, we came across some shepherds who were so excited because a host of angels had appeared to them proclaiming the savior's birth! They took us to the lowly stable and we got to meet the holy family.

Our very own Joseph, with his young wife and saviour son.