Information checkedInformation unaudited Information geprüft Information ungeprüft A very special nativity play
The nativity play in Bendern has a special history. It has been bringing the Christmas story closer to the little ones for ten years.
In our congregation in Bendern, the nativity play has an interesting history. Until about ten years ago, Christmas celebrations included only the traditional midnight mass, until a dedicated father asked the parish priest if he could organise a nativity play. The idea was to bring the Christmas story closer to the little ones. After a few years, he wished to pass on the leadership of the nativity play, since his children were moving on to secondary school.
But the search for a successor proved difficult, as I learned from his parents-in-law on the ski slopes. Since I always enjoy going to church with my children on Christmas Eve, I decided to take on this responsibility. So, since 2019, I have been leading the nativity play, which is mainly open to primary school children.
Creating a new play together
In the initial rehearsals, we discuss together how we want to tell the story and which roles everyone would like to take on. Itʼs impressive to see what the children achieve in just three rehearsals and a dress rehearsal. Each year, a new, lively play is created.
The nativity play takes place on Christmas Eve at 4 p.m. in the parish church in Bendern. I look forward to celebrating the Christmas story together with the children and the congregation – and, of course, to welcoming many visitors.
