This afternoon, we enjoyed a cantata performed by about 140 teen-agers with a sprinkling of adult singers to bolster them It was beautifully done, solos and all. As a part of the two-day celebration of preparing for Christmas, there were 235 creches on display. It was a breathtaking display, and a very diverse interpretation of the Nativity. People who live in this valley may seem provincial, but, amazingly, they have lived in Africa, Europe, South America, Central America, on Indian Reservations, and almost any place you could think of as they served missions for our church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Here are a few of the nativity sets in the group. I do not have the histories of all, because, although they were written out by each set, it is a feat of memory that I don't possess.
This decorated gourd, hollowed out, and prepared with a special Nativity scene, came from Africa.
This afternoon, we enjoyed a cantata performed by about 140 teen-agers with a sprinkling of adult singers to bolster them It was beautifully done, solos and all. As a part of the two-day celebration of preparing for Christmas, there were 235 creches on display. It was a breathtaking display, and a very diverse interpretation of the Nativity. People who live in this valley may seem provincial, but, amazingly, they have lived in Africa, Europe, South America, Central America, on Indian Reservations, and almost any place you could think of as they served missions for our church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Here are a few of the nativity sets in the group. I do not have the histories of all, because, although they were written out by each set, it is a feat of memory that I don't possess.
This decorated gourd, hollowed out, and prepared with a special Nativity scene, came from Africa.
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Nativities never cease to get my attention. Between your expreience of music and the First Presidency Devotional tonight, you must be getting in gear for Christmas.
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