Such fun in the Nativity plays,often with another slant but always came to the point ,such as God wondering where the best place would be for Jesus to be born, so Hawaii ,with Hula dancers, Scotland with boys (my grandson included ) wearing the kilt, the Great Plains of America. With an Indian encampment ,squaws ( grand daughter included ) with papooses on their backs ,braves and the big Chief ,China with lovely CheongSam dresses,
Spain with Senoritas ,castanets and Flamenco etc etc.
Of course the place finally decided upon was Bethlehem.
Jolly songs,lovely home made costumes ,great fun.
The sheep in the fields ,their costumes were based on Shaun the sheep,the chickens pecking round with yellow rubber gloves on their feet ,oxen ,donkey and camels - all in costumes .
Those little plays had parents laughing and then with bright eyes as the whole point was reached .
Angels galore, Tea towels on heads shepherds, and magnificent kings ,always if three nations, head wear, bejewelled turban, typical crown and one with a peacock’s feather , gifts in wonderful containers
Trailing robes ,Caspar, Balthazar and Melchior .
Girls who were chosen to be Mary never forgot how special it was.
Such hard work but always worth it.
Viktoria.
