Reviewed by: Sarah Gronberg
3 reasons you’ll love this Experience Christmas event, Dec. 3—live nativity, Santa + more
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What do Santa, a live nativity and Birmingham-area food trucks have in common? They’re all part of Asbury United Methodist Church’s 2nd annual Experience Christmas event on Sunday, December 3. Read on for why you should attend this free, magical event.
Experience Christmas event details
- What: Experience Christmas
- When: Sunday, December 3 | 5-7PM
- Where: Asbury United Methodist Church, 6690 Cahaba Valley Rd, Birmingham, AL 35242
- Cost: Free
1. You can travel back in time to Bethlehem to see a live nativity
The magic begins as soon as you arrive at Asbury’s Experience Christmas event. You and your family will be greeted and serenaded by Christmas carolers singing welcoming hymns and tunes that will put you in the festive spirit. (If you haven’t heard the talented voices of Asbury’s choir, you’re in for a treat.)
But what’s most unique about Asbury’s Experience Christmas event is that you can witness a real live nativity scene.
With a costumed cast and live animals (there’s even a camel!) portraying the miracle of Christmas, Asbury becomes an interactive and engaging theatrical set making you feel as though you were transported back in time to Bethlehem.
“Our goal for this event is for our community to experience all the joy of Christmas and leave understanding that Jesus was born as a light of hope and love for everyone.”
Angie Gongwer, Director of Connections, Asbury
Here’s what else you’ll discover during the live nativity:
- You’ll hear a magical telling of the story of Christmas.
- Explore the Bethlehem of Jesus’ day and chat with leather tanners, potters, candlemakers and spice vendors.
- You’ll be guided to a stable where Mary, Joseph, the shepherds, wise men and camels, sheep and donkeys keep watch over a small baby Jesus.
Spend the holiday season with Asbury United Methodist Church—attend Experience Christmas on Sunday, December 3.
2. You can visit Santa
Do you have kiddos anxiously awaiting Santa’s arrival?
Inside Santa’s tent, you’ll find a cheerful space for fun seasonal activities. Here you can:
- Gather your family for a photo with Santa + Mrs. Claus.
- Enjoy milk + cookies.
- Participate in a festive ornament-making craft. (Display your creations on your tree or gift them to a loved one!)
Need dinner plans? Just outside Santa’s tent, you’ll find delicious local food trucks ready to take your order. Choose from these three Birmingham favorites:
3. It brings together the Birmingham community
The holidays are a time for togetherness, and Experience Christmas is a wonderful place to connect with the community and celebrate with family and friends.
Whether you’re new to Asbury or have visited before, everyone is welcome to attend the event.
More holiday events at Asbury
Looking for more events filled with joy and merriment? You can enjoy the whole Christmas season at Asbury. Plan now for what’s coming up:
- The Art of Advent
- Begins November 29
- Listen daily
- Kids Christmas Pageant
- Wednesday, December 13
- Anchor Christmas Service
- Thursday, December 14
- Christmas Eve Worship—Candlelight Service
- Traditional Worship: Sunday, December 24 | 11AM, 4PM + 8PM
- Modern Worship: Sunday, December 24 | 11AM
- New Year’s Eve Worship —Traditional + Modern
- Sunday, January 1 | 11AM
Find more reasons to celebrate the season with Asbury.
Spend the holidays with Asbury United Methodist Church—attend Experience Christmas on Sunday, December 3 from 5-7PM.
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