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PHOTO GALLERY: Night in Bethlehem


  • By Pam Eubanks
  • | 5:00 a.m. December 7, 2013
  • East County
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PHOTO GALLERY: Night in Bethlehem
Bill Hansing helps Harrison Phillips, 5, make a victory wreath.
Bill Hansing helps Harrison Phillips, 5, make a victory wreath.
Tyler, Kristina and Mason Moreland enjoy the evening.
Tyler, Kristina and Mason Moreland enjoy the evening.
Tracy Bohlmann and her daughter, Michele, right, tend to the donkeys, Meg and Cinnastar.
Tracy Bohlmann and her daughter, Michele, right, tend to the donkeys, Meg and Cinnastar.
Judy Reinoehl, an angel, spreads the word about Christ's birth.
Judy Reinoehl, an angel, spreads the word about Christ's birth.
Kristen Hitchcock, with the Rev. Jeff Gross, and Patty Kungel
Kristen Hitchcock, with the Rev. Jeff Gross, and Patty Kungel
Elaine Seamon serves guest baklava and dates.
Elaine Seamon serves guest baklava and dates.
Lorelai Kelley, picture with her mom, Janeen, behind, decorates a wine glass for her grandfather.
Lorelai Kelley, picture with her mom, Janeen, behind, decorates a wine glass for her grandfather.
Jayden Jennings, 7, with his mom, Marie Sankowski, visits craft booths.
Jayden Jennings, 7, with his mom, Marie Sankowski, visits craft booths.
Ellen and Jim Morrison attend for the first time.
Ellen and Jim Morrison attend for the first time.
Kathy Jongsma greets visitors to Bethlehem.
Kathy Jongsma greets visitors to Bethlehem.
Meghan Neu, Ryan Hitchcock, 3 months, and Danny Riordan play Mary, baby Jesus and Joseph.
Meghan Neu, Ryan Hitchcock, 3 months, and Danny Riordan play Mary, baby Jesus and Joseph.
Kyle and Katie Benninghove came last year, too.
Kyle and Katie Benninghove came last year, too.
J.D., Jane and Jess Coay heard about the event from a friend.
J.D., Jane and Jess Coay heard about the event from a friend.
A choir creates a special ambience for the evening.
A choir creates a special ambience for the evening.

 

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