Live Nativities show reason behind the season
While the holiday season can turn into a hectic glut of shopping, gifts and parties, living Nativities held in the suburbs have a way of taking Christians back to the humble beginnings of Christmas in recalling the birth of Christ in a manger.
Standing in the cold, listening to a choir, watching people and animals re-enact the Bible story can be an uplifting experience. We've collected photos of some of this year's events as a recognition and a reminder of the deeper meanings of the day for many of our readers.
A goat and donkey stand outside with other animals during the fourth live Nativity at the United Methodist Church of Libertyville. Pouring rain moved the event from Cook Memorial Park to inside the church.
Gilbert R. Boucher II/gboucher@dailyherald.com
Nolan Nixon, 4, prays with the angels choir during the fourth live Nativity at the United Methodist Church of Libertyville. Pouring rain moved the event from Cook Memorial Park to inside the church.
Gilbert R. Boucher II/gboucher@dailyherald.com
The angel Gabriel, played by Emma Beltramo, speaks to the shepherds during the fourth live Nativity at the United Methodist Church of Libertyville.
Gilbert R. Boucher II/gboucher@dailyherald.com
Daniel and Matthew Meehan of Rolling Meadows play wise men in a living Nativity at Bethel Lutheran Church in Palatine.
Melissa Silverberg/msilverberg@dailyherald.com
Emma Nilles, 2, of Lombard takes a good look at Mary and baby Jesus played by Jenna and Spencer Soncek, 4 months, of Glen Ellyn during the live Nativity at Community Presbyterian Church in Lombard.
Paul Michna/pmichna@dailyherald.com
Becky Nicol of Aurora as Mary holds her son Logan, 5 months, playing Jesus during the live Nativity at Faith Lutheran Church in Aurora. The event included cookies and beverages and a live petting zoo.
Paul Michna/pmichna@dailyherald.com
About 1,000 people attended three performances of the Nativity story at the Salvation Army's Norridge Corps Citadel. It featured a cast of 100 people, sheep, a camel, a donkey and a concert by The Salvation Army Band and singers, featuring a 20-piece ensemble.
Courtesy of Salvation Army
Terri Scarlett, 14, of Aurora is an angel singing during the live Nativity at Faith Lutheran Church in Aurora.
Paul Michna/pmichna@dailyherald.com
Daniel, Sheri and Matthew Meehan of Rolling Meadows play wise men and an angel in the first living Nativity at Bethel Lutheran Church in Palatine.
Melissa Silverberg/msilverberg@dailyherald.com
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