The "Back To Bethlehem" Community Event is Back

The 27-Year Valley Christmas Tradition Continues to Thrill Families
 
CHATSWORTH, Calif. - Dec. 1, 2014 - PRLog -- You can't keep a good thing down. Since 1987, "Back To Bethlehem," the original live re-creation of the first Christmas, has been a must-do event for families throughout Southern California.  "Back to Bethlehem" returns this year, having been organized as its own non-profit group and opens December 14, 19, 20, 21, and 22 in Chatsworth. What began at a small church in Van Nuys, then grew larger at The Church at Rocky Peak in Chatsworth, is now its own event working with a coalition of groups, churches, and individuals who want to see the first Christmas brought to life.

“Back to Bethlehem” is unique in that it's more than a stop-and-look "living nativity," and yet it's not a play either.  Guests travel "back in time" and interact with characters from the Christmas story.  The characters you’d expect to see are there: shepherds, a young couple with a new baby, and mysterious wise men. But there’s also craftspeople who are showing off their wares such as potters and basketweavers, Roman centurians out to "tax" you, and dozens of more villagers in the ancient town with which to interact. Angels appear, guests join in a traditonal dance, and the kids pet the animals such as sheep, goats, a donkey and camel.

"We are very excited to again offer a chance for families to experience the first Christmas in this fun re-creation. This has become a holiday tradition for many families and the feedback we receive has been tremendous," says Jeff Holder, co-executive director and co-founder with his wife Joan Holder.

"Back to Bethlehem" is being held in Chatsworth on the grounds of St. Stephen Presbyterian Church on December 14, 15, 20, 21, 22.  Guests can come and go anytime between 7 and 9 pm.  Admission is $3 per person with a maximum of $12 for immediate family.  All proceeds go to cover the event's expenses.  "Back to Bethlehem" is a 501(c)3 tax exempt non-profit organization and operates with an entirely volunteer staff.

More information and details are available at GoBackToBethlehem.com.

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