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Away in a Manger- Where To Find Live Nativity Scenes in Southwest Michigan This Christmas
A very special part of the Christmas season is seeing a live nativity scene with Mary, Joseph and the baby Jesus in the manger. Here is where your family can see the blessed event recreated.
Christmas has become so commercialized, it's nice to remember to take time to remember the reason for the season. Your entire family can follow the star and be taken back in time to a stable in Bethlehem and see a live depiction of the nativity scene at these places in 2018.
Thur-Sat: November 29- December 1
Bethlehem Journey at First Reformed Church of Portage takes you on an interactive trip following Mary and Joseph as they travel to Bethlehem and welcome the child.
- 6-8pm Thursday & Friday, 5:30-9pm on Saturday
Saturday, December 1
Hometown Christmas in Otsego is a community-wide event beginning with breakfast with Santa and culminating with the parade and tree-lighting ceremony. The live nativity is at 5pm at the Methodist Church.
- Events schedued all day 8am-8:30pm
Journey to the Birthday of the King is a free walk-through living nativity at Hope Church of South Haven.
- 5-7pm
Friday, December 7 and Saturday, December 8
The Merry Mile at Calhoun County Fairgrounds in Marshall will have a live nativity hosted by Family Bible Church.
- 6:10-9pm
Battle Creek's live nativity will be in the side yard of Commerce Point, next to the Kellogg Foundation for three days, including Sunday, December 9.
- 6-9pm
We wish you and your family the best during this holiday season and into the new year!
h/t KZOOKids
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