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The Scenes

A hillside near Bethlehem

As children entered the room they were encouraged to assume the role of shepherds by the provision of head-dresses. They were asked how the shepherds might feel (bored, lonely, cold, sleepy etc). Sudden atmospheric music heralded the Angel who told the children to go to Bethlehem.

A hillside scene painted onto card. Tea-towel head-dresses and toy sheep. Stars provided by Christmas lights in the dark.

The hillside backdrop showing where the angel met the shepherds:

The hillside backdrop showing where the angel met the shepherds

The angels visit the shepherds:

The angels visit the shepherds

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