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WAITSBURG – The Waitsburg Christian Church will once again host a living nativity on the grounds of the Bruce Museum on Sunday, Dec. 11, from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. The nativity is an opportunity for the community to reflect on the true meaning of Christmas.

Participants will provide a "living portrait" of the first Christmas. They will not act out the parts but will remain in a posture of reverence while clothed as those present at Christ's birth. There will be a few animals on the set to give an even greater sense of the reality of the night of Christ's birth.

During the hour-long vignette, instrumental music will be played. About a third of the way through the hour, the biblical story of Christ's birth will be read. Following that reading, there will be a solo song and more music.

Community members are invited to walk by, stop, and enjoy the offering. Nearby, observers and participants will have the opportunity to enjoy a complimentary cup of hot chocolate and cookies.