Joseph (the tiger) and Miriam ( the cat - I know - she calls her Miriam - but as my pastor pointed out, that is probably more accurate anyway) had to go to Bethlehem from somewhere else. They traveled on their donkey (the dog w/ the Santa hat). When they got to the hotel, the keeper (the ladybug pillow) said there was no room there and they would have to stay in the barn with the animals. They laid the baby Jesus (the little cat) in the manger (the blue pillow). They didn't know what to name him, and then Miriam said to name him Jesus and Joseph said that was a good name, so they named him Jesus.
There were shepherds there too keeping watch over their floss (yes, floss) by night. (The shepherds are the elephant & snowman by their sheep - the floss). An angel (the pink flying elephant "Dumbo") came to the shepherds and the shepherds were so afraid. But the angel said "For behold I have good news for you. I'll bring you good tidings and to see baby Jesus. He's in the barn with his mommy and dad." So the shepherds went to the barn and they saw Jesus laying in the manger. There were also wise men (the purple elephant, the giraffe and a teddy bear off to the back right with their gifts three action figures - Buzz, Elmo & Big Bird) who saw a star and followed it to the barn. They gave their presents to baby Jesus. Then the shepherds watched Baby Jesus with Miriam and Joseph & all the animals. (And here she notes that the Moses part happened long before this). THE END
The audience engrossed with the dramatic presentation: 
The Bristish Crackers came back out, and when I asked Lil what she wanted for dinner...she requested aebleskevers. So, I made them for the first time. Not quite as good as my moms, but it wasn't bad for my first try. Topped off with sparkling cider in fancy glasses and we had a nice night.
