Bethelehem

One of the local Methodist Churches put on a "Walk Through Bethlehem".  It was an amazing event.  As we walked up there were animals to pet (including camels!)...

 

The kids met all 2 wise men and got to smell/see gold (and eat chocolate covered coins), frankincense and myrrh!

Then we went into the (amazing) market place where they were able to see, touch, feel, and taste different Bethlehem experiences such as:

                                                          Sweet treats,                                                      making paper,

                                                            buying food                                           baking bread

                                                      grinding wheat                                         making flour

                                                                                                 carving wood

and seeing 'Baby Jesus

It was a fantastic experience for all of us and hopefully a new tradition for our family!

 

You know it was a busy and exciting day when it ends like this: