Published December 20. 2016 11:00PM
The Live Bethlehem Christmas Pageant, the re-enactment of historical and biblical events surrounding the birth of Christ, marked its 38th annual presentation Dec. 10 and 11 at the Rose Garden Park band shell in northwest Bethlehem. The colder weather affected the turnout to see the admission-free presentation. A cast of 100 costumed participants and live animals, including camels, performed the popular presentation, a highlight of the Christmas City’s holiday season schedule of events.
The Chancel Choir of Bethany United Church of Christ provided live music and Bill Schellhaas narrated the unique production. The pageant committee is looking forward to its 40th anniversary in two years.
PRESS PHOTOS BY TIM GILMANWise Men from the East visit the baby Jesus in the Bethlehem stable, especially built on the stage of the Rose Garden Park band shell in the Christmas City at Union Boulevard and Eighth Avenue. The shepherds with their children and sheep gather in the hay outside the stable. The Christmas scene is completed with the Holy family and Baby Jesus in a manger surrounded by
