I just had to re-type this because I’m pretty sure I have to say my favorite part of our Christmas celebration is the Mass. But a VERY close second is our At Home Family Nativity Play that we put on each Christmas evening.
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| that’s little Jack and even littler pregnant Betty |
A few years ago, I sat down and typed up a script, based on Luke 2:1-20 and Matthew 2:1-12. You can find the script here at Catholic Culture.
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| who says there wasn’t a hippo in the stable? |
note: I put together the script at Catholic Culture after this Christmas. I wanted one that was mostly just the Bible and couldn’t find one, so I made it!
By the way: giant baby spotted hanging out with the stuffed nativity.
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And, it’s Sunday, so here’s what Lulu and I wore to Mass:
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| Me . . . Sweater: Banana Republic Skirt: Gymboree (the girls had dresses that matched it a couple years ago) Shoes: Steve Madden Lulu . . . |
I’d like to point out that at 3 1/2 weeks old, Lulu has perfected the official What I Wore Sunday “Random Sideways Look Off Into the Distance.” She’s a real pro.
Thanks to the Ladies at Fine Linen and Purple for hosting.
Have yourselves a Merry Little Christmas!
You should do a link up of different families Nativity play pictures! I think I just might have to try it…I mean, we have a Mary, Joseph, and a 2 month old all set to play baby Jesus! What's not to love?
Thank you for including a video! When you said your family did a nativity play I immediately imagined something much more perfect and polished and……did I say perfect already? I tend to want things done the "right" way and if they aren't done the "right" way I don't like to do them at all–and also I get cranky–I'm working on it! If you hadn't shared how this actually plays out in a real life family I don't think I would have ever attempted it, but now it seems completely doable. I think we'll be adding this in to our celebrations next year!
And can I just say how precious Joseph is when he puts his little hand on Mary's back to lead her to the stable 🙂
I totally agree! I was going to say, "we'll have to wait until the kids are much older to attempt something like this" – but I watched the video, and it definitely worked with little ones. Very cute!
Love the new banner on the blog!
That play is always so special and this one had lots of uncles, aunts and cousins to play the parts. Jack and Betty really set the standard for playing the Holy Family. Looking forward to it again. Nanacamille
So, I clicked around and watched the pool submarine video. Sorry, but it was way more interesting than the Nativity play. : P
Cool and crazy at the same time! Your children are lucky to have such interesting and involved grandparents.
My siblings and I would always argue over who got to be Mary…and it didn't matter what time of the year it was, we loved playing "Mary and Joseph". I have a video of us doing the play in August.