Living Nativity

This is the neatest living nativity I have ever been to. I wish I took more pictures, but I was afraid my flashing was killing the "authentic Bethlehem feeling." So here is all I got. Part of the awesomeness is that it is also a mini petting zoo. There are chickens, goats, sheep, baby cows (I know they are called calf's), and sweet, soft, good-smelling camels that let you love them! I want one for Christmas!

Or I would take a baby cow that lets you pet it excessively. You know we did! I know it looks fake, but it is real! So sweet.
Right before you go inside the city (converted pavilion) they have someone collecting the taxes. Just like it was for Mary and Joseph. I didn't want to take any pictures inside, but they have village people making baskets, and beggars, etc. Then at the end there is a couple dressed up as Mary and Joseph and their tiny newborn as Jesus. It makes me cry every time.

Someone in my sister's stake puts this on. It is the Disneyland of nativity's. We love it. Thanks Chipman's for making the trek with us.