MOSCOW, Idaho -- (MOSCOW, ID) – Now in its fifth year, Nativities Around the World is once again inviting anyone who is interested to temporarily lend their nativity sets to this unique collection of over 400 nativities. The nativities will be on display Moscow, December 11th through the 15th. With nativities crafted from native materials, and representing various cultures’ interpretation of the birth of Christ, this is your opportunity to join in a special experience for families and individuals.
It takes over 200 volunteers and hundreds of hours to organize Nativities Around the World, a multi-denominational, free event, open to everyone. Nativities Around the World is seeking additional volunteers to help set up, decorate, bake rolls and cookies, sew, host, and assist with myriad other opportunities to bless the lives of others. Set up will begin on Monday, December second, with the bulk of work taking place on Friday, December 6th through Tuesday, December 10th.
The Nativities are on loan from local families, most in Latah County Idaho and Whitman County, Washington. Around the clock security is on site to protect these precious heirlooms. Additional nativities are always welcome. If you have a nativity that you would like showcased in the Nativities Around the World this year, please:
1. Visit moscownativity.org to register your nativity and share its story
2. Bring your nativities in clearly labeled boxes to the check-in location at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints church building at 165 S. Blaine Street in Moscow. Check-in times are: Friday, December 6th from 6:00 to 9:00PM, and Saturday, December 7th from 9:00am to Noon.
3. Return to pick up your nativity on Sunday, December 15th at 9:00 PM, or the following morning, Monday, December 16th, between 7:00 AM and noon.
Please note that if your nativity has lights or moving electrical parts, electricity will not be available. Please also note that candles or other open flames may not be lit inside the church. You may use battery operated flameless candles instead, if you wish.
Nativities Around the World has become a favorite Christmas tradition attracting thousands of visitors each year. Make Nativities Around the World a part of your plans this Christmas Season. Nativities will be on public display at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 165 S. Blaine Street in Moscow on Wednesday, December 11th, through Friday, December 13th from 6:00 to 9:00 PM and on Saturday December 14th through Sunday, December 15th from noon to 9:00 PM.
Please visit moscownativity.org for more information and follow the fun on Facebook at www.facebook.com/MoscowNativity.
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