PHOTO GALLERY: Living Nativity

Mary and Joseph and the baby Jesus, portrayed by Whitney Kitchens, Carlos Motta and Hudson Drake.

Rachel Stenger, an angel, dazzled the audience.

Mary, played by Whitney Kitchens, ponders the birth of her son Jesus, played by Hudson Drake.

Camels, donkeys and other animals were on site for guests to pet.

Amanda Beecher attended with her father-in-law Kurt Beecher, and son, Wesley, 2.

Julia Berger joined Jeff, Daniel, Sara and Estrella Wilkinson.

Alice Stanford and Ginger Ramsey were bundled up to stay warm.

Lakewood Ranch resident Joe Mascitto played the role of Jesus.