St. Michael  Parish

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WELCOME TO NIGHT IN BETHLEHEM 2021! 

Hosted at St. Michael Parish in Exeter, we'll be having a wonderful event where we follow the path of the Holy Family on Christmas night.  From the census, to a visitation with the king, to the inn (where there surely won't be any room!), we'll journey together until we welcome Baby Jesus!

This is an indoor and outdoor event, so please dress accordingly.  Tours will last over an hour and you'll be collecting some fun treats along the way!  There will be a chance to sip some hot cocoa and pet some animals at the manger before or after your tour.

Tour groups will be made up of 15-20 individuals.  Make plans with family and friends to sign-
up for the same tour, otherwise you will be placed with other attendees from our community.  There is no cost to attend but all are required to register: 

Sign Up for a Time

Contact Susan Breton (religioused@stmichaelparish.org) if you're interested in being part of our cast or crew.  God bless!

Unable to join us in-person?
Follow the video below and find details about special prop and activity kits to make your experience interactive!

Want to make your own kit? 
Here are a few household items your family can use as props to enhance your interactive experience:

Candle
(Real or electric.  Can be re-used for the family scene.)
Coins
Paper Crown
Grain + A Rock
(Don't have grain?  Use rice or quinoa or bird seed for the illusion of grain.  Or grab some bread from St. Anthony's Bakery!)
Dreidel + Dry Beans or Coins
(Don't have a dreidel?  You can spin on Google: https://www.google.com/search?q=spin+the+dreidel)
Old Crayons, Glass, & Twine
(If you'd like to try a microwave candle making project, here's a link: https://www.evermine.com/blog/diy-crayon-candles/)
Ribbon for Dancing
Paper or Cloth + Art Supplies
Your Nativity
(Give your gifts to Baby Jesus!  Don't have a nativity?  You can find one to print & color here: stmichaelparish.org/documents/2020/12/DIY-Nativity.pdf)

Kids & adults alike: Feel free to shout out answers as questions are asked!  Pause the video and take time to pass around the props!  Play dreidel together!  Make a gift for Baby Jesus!  Dress like a shepherd!  It's sure to be a fun, faith-filled evening with your own Holy Family!