By: Channel 9 Eyewitness News
news@kcautv.com
There is an unusual and exciting event coming up in our area. It is a non profit event put on by a priest who picks someone new each year to host the event. Then relies on volunteers in that community to come together and present the event. The priest has a truck full of costumes and props that he delivers to the new location each year.
However, it wouldn't start this year so he had to have it towed to the new location!
He insists on free admission, relying solely on the money brought in from selling the wares in the "Bethlehem market" to cover expenses and create funds to keep the production running year to year. He says things always work out.
Bethlehem Revisited is an indoor experience.
Dec. 30 – 1pm to 7pm
Jan. 5 – 10am to 4pm
Jan. 6 – 1pm to 7pm
Located at:
1967 Hwy 77, Dakota City, NE (2 miles south of Dakota City on Hwy 77) Leo & Evonne Kramper's farm.
Imagine walking through the streets of Bethlehem over 2000 years ago. Experience it for yourself at the Kramper's farm - a city within a shed.
As you enter the city gates you immediately become part of a living history by inscribing your name for the census taker.
You are now one of the residents of Bethlehem on the most important day in history.
Exchange your cash for gold coins to use at the Bethlehem merchants shops
Stroll around in the walled city where you will encounter townspeople, live camels, a lamb, donkey and goats, and the imposing Imperial Roman Army.
As you enter the market place, you will meet many of our fine shop owners who are all eager to sell their wares for gold coins.
Purchase candles, baskets, brass articles, pottery, loaves of fresh bread or wood carving items and bread from our fine bakery.
See Mary, Joseph and Jesus safe in the manger surrounded by God's Glorious Angels, affirming our savior has arrived.
Appropriate for all ages!
Fr. Jim Kramper of St Peter De Alcantara Parish in Ewing, NE, is coordinating a reenactment of the streets of Bethlehem from the days of Jesus. This will be the sixth of its kind, but the first in this area. This non-denominational event, on Dec. 30, Jan. 5 and 6, will be located near Dakota City on the Leo and Evonne Kramper farm. The public is invited to experience activity similar to that seen by the Holy Family, bringing a better awareness of their lives. Merchants will line the aisles set up inside the Kramper's heated farm shed. Many types of goods, such as pottery, bread loaves, baskets, candles, and wood items will be available for purchase. Volunteers play the roles of many different characters such as: the Holy Family, merchants, soldiers, wisemen, shepherds, and parking attendants. If you have any questions you can contact Leo at 402-987-3254.
