Journey Through Bethlehem

Our Bishop really wanted to get away from the whole "Santa Claus" type Christmas and get back to the "true" meaning of Christmas. Our Ward Christmas Party was themed: Journey Through Bethlehem. Every member was asked to dress up in their best Bethlehem attire. Well, we represented the peasents of those days. Our outfits consisted of a sheet cut up and held together with pins. Rylee loves dress up anytime. Jon on the other hand, well let's just say, he was a good sport and thanked me later for forcing him to dress up. Hey, but aren't they cute!Here is the manger scene where we all gathered for dinner, Bethlehem style.We sat on the ground at very low tables in hopes we could catch a slight glimpse of what it might have been like back in those days. We still had our modern amenities but it surely got us in the right spirit.This was nothing short of a well planned, fabulous night. There was not a dry eye in the crowd and all the kids walked away with something. Each room had a different performance and before leaving the room, the group would sing a christmas song.
- Joseph and Mary
- The 3 Wisemen
- The Shepards- King Herod (not pictured and played by the Bishop)
- The Angels (not pictured)
The four of us had such a great time. It was wonderful to once again have the opportunity to remember what is most important during this Christmas season.