Tuesday, December 20, 2011

BACK TO BETHLEHEM (WORDLESS WEDNESDAY W/ LINKY)


Over the weekend my family for the 1st time went to Back to Bethelem.  You walk back through time to Bethelehem! Entering  a city constructed to look like Bethlehem as it appeared 2,000 years ago and experience what that most important night in our history may have been like.  Nearly 100 actors bring Bethlehem to life using careful research of scripture and historical tradition to create an authentic representation of the customs and dress of this era.
It was awesome, great for my children to have the visual to go with what they learn! Here are some pictures I took.

 The Roman Soliders
The Census - which the men signed - my husband signed our family name
                  My 6 year old petting a chicken                           Carpenter

Birth of Jesus with Mary, Joseph and Angels

Star of Bethlehem
 "She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.”
A picture of my family (minus the baby who was sleeping in the stroller) with a Roman soldier.

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I wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!








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26 comments:

  1. UnknownDecember 20, 2011 at 5:19 PM

    This must have been very interesting! Happy Holidays to you and your family.

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  2. VerenaDecember 20, 2011 at 5:42 PM

    This is so nice! I love it!

    Happy WW!
    Verena

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  3. Jan at J4C HomeDecember 20, 2011 at 5:49 PM

    What a great experience! I'm sure this really made that day and age make more sense to the kids. :)
    I'm stopping by from the Blog it Forward Tuesday hop.

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  4. stevebethereDecember 20, 2011 at 6:04 PM

    Great set of photos It's been a long time since I've seen a nativity :-)

    Have a brilliant Christmas & New Year :-)

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  5. Brimful CuriositiesDecember 20, 2011 at 6:43 PM

    Wow, that looks like an amazing place to go. Really brings the Biblical Christmas story into perspective.

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  6. Catch My WordsDecember 20, 2011 at 7:10 PM

    Very cool. I've actually been to Bethelem. It looked like a desert waste land, but that was twenty-five years ago. They've probably commercialized it by now.

    Joyce
    http://joycelansky.blogspot.com/2011/12/wordless-wednesday-my-first-contest.html

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  7. Vanessa ScottDecember 20, 2011 at 7:35 PM

    This looks so neat! I wonder if there is anything like that where I am from. I should look! Thanks for sharing.

    New Follower from Sakura Haruka Wordless Wednesday hop. I would love for you to visit my blog and follow me back :)

    http://cooperave.blogspot.com

    Vanessa

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  8. kewkewDecember 20, 2011 at 7:54 PM

    What a wonderful opportunity!
    Wishing you a Merry Christmas!

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  9. JennyDecember 20, 2011 at 9:06 PM

    That's neat!

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  10. DrillerAADecember 20, 2011 at 10:03 PM

    What a wonderful post. May the Joy that is Christmas live in your heart and home. May the new year bring peace and prosperity.

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  11. Meghan @JaMonkeyDecember 20, 2011 at 10:04 PM

    Great costumes

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  12. LOVE MELISSA:)December 20, 2011 at 10:05 PM

    So nice!!

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  13. TriciaDecember 20, 2011 at 11:04 PM

    Great photos! What a neat experience! We go to a similar one called From the Cradle to the Cross that is a drive through production. Merry Christmas to you and your family!

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  14. momto8December 20, 2011 at 11:13 PM

    lucky you and your family!

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  15. momto8December 20, 2011 at 11:16 PM

    I just added my link....I havn.t figured out how to put pictures on m blog yet...i hope this is ok that I am linking!

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  16. Good Girl Gone GreenDecember 21, 2011 at 12:01 AM

    Neat! happy holidays!

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  17. Lindsey@ snozberryz.comDecember 21, 2011 at 12:09 AM

    Oh that must've been fun!!!

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  18. UnknownDecember 21, 2011 at 12:31 AM

    Beautiful!

    Char~

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  19. Erika PriceDecember 21, 2011 at 6:31 AM

    How wonderful to be in Bethlehem! Merry Christmas!

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  20. UnknownDecember 21, 2011 at 7:37 AM

    This looks great! Fab photos :-)

    Here's my WW:
    http://ttoria.blogspot.com

    TToria
    xo

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  21. "Iowa Mom"December 21, 2011 at 9:39 AM

    I have always wanted to see a live nativity scene and/or a show. Thank you for sharing.

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  22. I am HarrietDecember 21, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    Loved your photos!

    Have a wonderful holiday.

    http://harrietandfriends.com/2011/12/fat-jokes-and-aw-cute/

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  23. Pamela M. Kramer - A Renaissance WomanDecember 21, 2011 at 11:16 AM

    Very cool! Thanks for sharing the experience.

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  24. Art of RetroCollageDecember 21, 2011 at 11:10 PM

    Have a very Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year!

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  25. Simply DeliciousDecember 22, 2011 at 1:41 AM

    Wonderful shots. Merry Christmas!

    Christmas Goodies

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  26. Create With JoyDecember 23, 2011 at 8:00 AM

    Merry Christmas Nicole! Isn't this a fabulous event? I bet your children loved it!

    My family went "Back to Bethlehem" as well - I thought you'd enjoy the post and the pics:

    http://www.create-with-joy.com/2011/12/back-to-bethlehem.html

    Ramona @ Create With Joy

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Nicole, the mama behind the Mama to 5 Blessings blog, is a mom to 5 children. Three boys: ages 8 years, 5 years, 2 years, a daughter 4 years and a new baby girl born April 19th 2013. She has been married to her husband Fritz for 11 years. Here at Mama to 5 Blessings you will find quite a variety of topics: recipes, crafts for moms and children, homeschooling, parenting, reviews and giveaways, thrifty tips and much more! Mama to 5 Blessings can also be found on Twitter @mamato3blessing, Facebook and Pinterest.