They took their costuming very seriously, and changed outfits several times. In the end, Claire was Mary, Camille was the Bethlehem Bunny, and Audra was a shepherd.
Lest you think that this night went off without a hitch, let it be known that before dinner started the Bethlehem Bunny kicked Mary in the face and caused a horrific bloody nose.
Such is the life at our crazy Bethlehem. But, hey, that's real life- what can I say?
After we ate, we watched this Nativity video- it's a wonderful video that portrays the birth of our Savior:
We also talked about two things that I learned at church on Sunday that I didn't know before:
1. It is significant that the shepherds were watching over their "flock" and not the plural "flocks." Because it is singular, it means that this was a very special flock- this was the flock of sheep that were being raised to be sacrificed at the temple. The shepherds were literally watching over the sacrificial lambs- think about that for awhile. Very powerful.
2. Apparently in those days Inns were not nice and quiet like they are today. Instead of having individual rooms, inns were more like an open market- with open spaces where people slept. It most certainly would not have been an ideal place to deliver a baby. Perhaps, rather than the inn keeper being seen as a cruel man who carelessly tossed Mary into a manger, perhaps instead he was being sincere and helpful by allowing her a place alone- without the company of strangers- even if it was in a manger with animals. Just a thought, but an interesting one to ponder.
It was nice to be able to have these discussions with the kids. Hopefully some of this will sink in.
Anyway, MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!!!!
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