Llamas, sheep and a donkey will join actors to recreate the Nativity live on stage at Exeter Cathedral on Sunday.
The story will be told in five short 'family friendly' scenes, along with favourite Christmas Carols at the Cathedral on Sunday 13th December at 2pm.
Children are invited to come dressed in Christmas costumes and join Mary and Joseph, a donkey, the sheep, llamas and angels and form a giant 'tableau' inside, creating a wonderful Christmas scene.
Revd Canon Anna Norman Walker, who organises the Exeter Nativity with the support of churches throughout the...
A family friendly retelling of the Christmas Story, with Christmas Carols at Exeter Cathedral.
Look out for Angels singing on high, Mary and Joseph and their donkey, shepherd with their sheep and wise men with carols. The Cathedral will host 5 short acts from the story of Jesus' birth.
The great west doors of the Cathedral will open at 1.30 and all are welcome to step inside and hear again the good news of Jesus birth.
Beginning on the High Street by Boots, follow Mary, Joseph and their Donkey, along with all the characters from the Christmas Story, on the most famous journey in history.
Enjoy hearing the story of the first Christmas told through drama and carols both in the open air on the West Front and in the Cathedral.
A free event for all the family.
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The Exeter Nativity is supported by Christians Across Exeter (CTaX) and Exeter Cathedral.
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The Market will run from Thursday 21 November until Thursday 19 December.
The Cathedral Green, at the heart of the city centre, will be brought to life by the Market, with stalls offering unique, handmade and unusual gifts, decorations and food items – everything needed for a perfect Christmas celebration and to create a real Christmas buzz at the heart of the city.
The Exeter Christmas Market will represent the best of what Britain, the South West and the rest of Europe has to offer – with a mix of great food, excellent crafts, unique gifts and decorations.
