Today DH and I took the kidlets on a journey... a "Walk through Bethelem"...
We discovered what the village of Bethlehem might have been like the night Jesus was born…We registered our family with the census taker at the gate (a card asking how many was in our party and if it was our first time there). We walked the crowded streets (and yes, they were very crowded). And we visited a bustling marketplace and talked with the vendors who were busy in their shops.
The kids got to hear a story in the storyteller's tent. We watched as grapes were crushed into wine by a young boy. And learned of how people had used herbs, ecualyptus oil, and cinnamon to treat common ailments.
The kids got to make a clay "Star of David" at the pottery stall and a beautiful "jeweled" bracelet to bring home with them. They watched as sisters rolled and kneaded bread in the street and tasted the bounty with nuts and berries...
We worshipped with a rabbi in the synagogue and learned about their cermonies at that time and the Tora. Then we met the Magi and saw dried myrrh and smelled the Frankincense while being aware of the Roman soldiers, who were patroling the streets to keep order in the Judean town.
We even went to the inn only to be told there was "No Room"....
Outside we talked with shepards and saw animals of that day ~ camels, 4 horned Jacob sheep, goats, and of course donkeys...
It was a wonderful Christmas week activity and a great learning experience for them and us...
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