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A Living Village
Costumed shopkeepers, craftsmen and traders fill the streets, in character and glad to talk with you.
Plan your evening in Bethlehem.
A living village
Step into that night
Walk through a re-creation of Bethlehem as it was on the night Jesus was born, from the city gate to the manger.
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Follow the Star
A walking path from the city gate to the manger. Go at your own pace. No tickets, no set showtime.
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Warm and Welcome
Free cookies, cocoa and s'mores, warming fires along the way, and a visit from St. Nicholas.
Discover along the way
Within the village walls
More than twenty stops, every one of them built and staffed by our church family.
- The City Gate
- The Marketplace
- The Inn
- The Nativity
- Joseph's Workshop
- The Candle Shop
- The Spice Shop
- House of Bread & Oil
- Kosher Casuals
- Jerusalem Travel
- The Magistrate's Office
- Daniel's Magi Training
- The Wisemen
- The Animal Pen
- The Children's Place
- Living Water Cafe
- Upper Room Prayer
- and more to discover
Freecookies & cocoa
Frees'mores at the fire
Freeadmission & parking
Know before you go
Plan your visit
A few things worth knowing before you come.
When should we arrive?
The village is open 6:00 to 8:00 PM on Friday December 11, Saturday December 12 and Sunday December 13. Come any time in that window. Give yourself about 45 minutes to an hour to walk it without rushing.
What does it cost?
Nothing. Admission is free, parking is free, and so are the cocoa, cookies and s'mores. A few booths sell handmade goods and food if you'd like to shop.
Is it good for young children?
Very. It's an outdoor walking experience made for families, with an animal pen, a children's craft area and St. Nicholas. Strollers are welcome, though the ground is gravel in places.
What should we wear?
Dress warmly. Nearly all of it is outdoors in December, so coats, hats and comfortable shoes. Warming stations are set throughout the village.
Do we need tickets or a reservation?
No tickets, no reservations, no assigned times. Simply come.
Where do we park?
On site at 950 Everyday Way, Cibolo, TX 78108. Parking is free and volunteers will help direct you.
What if the weather turns?
We'll post any updates to our Facebook page the day of. Check there first if the forecast looks rough.
Would you like to be part of it?
Christmas in Bethlehem runs entirely on volunteers, from shopkeepers to cocoa servers to the setup crew. We would love to have you.
Serve at Christmas in Bethlehem