Our 2nd annual toddler nativity story

Mary and Joseph traveled from Nazareth to Bethlehem.  While they were there, Mary had a baby.  She wrapped him in (orange and yellow striped) swaddling cloths and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn.

In the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.  

And an angel of the Lord  appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them.  And the angel said to them, "Fear not, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all people.  A savior has been born today in the city of David.  He is Christ the Lord."

 And suddenly, more angels appeared filled with anticipation and praising God...

 and singing "Glo -o - o - ry to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!"

Then 3 (or 2 in our case) wise kings traveled from the East to find the baby Jesus.  When they saw the star they shouted joyfully.

When they came in and saw the child, they bowed down and worshipped him.  Then they gave gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh (sort of like these gingerbread cookies our class decorated on the last day of school before break.)

Then, the whole crew traveled to TOT Time spirit day to spread the good news to all the people there.  And later, they settled in for a group pic in front of the beautiful Church at Charlotte Christmas tree.  Well done, little ones!

CAST:  Elliott as a shepherd, Bridget as an angel, Cannon as Joseph, Emma as Mary, Lemley as an angel, Graham as a wise king, Grant as a wise king, and Shiloh as an angel.

Happy Birthday Jesus and Merry Christmas to everyone!!!