Christmas, Carols & Creches in La Crescenta

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Popular at Christmas, Carols & Creches was the living Nativity featuring the Gillis family costumed as sheep Diego, 5, mother Marcela as Mary and Ryan as Joseph.
Photos by Ruth SOWBY

By Ruth SOWBY

A three-night community celebration took place on Dec. 12-14 hosted by La Crescenta members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at 4550 Raymond Ave. Each night of the free event began with a musical presentation followed by the viewing of hundreds of Nativity displays.

Opening night featured the La Cañada High School Chamber Singers followed by a Christmas reading by Marcela Gillis and her two sons, Diego, 5, and Ezra, 2. After the Gillis family presentation was a violin and viola selection by Mick and Stacy Wetzel.   

A Christmas reading by the Gillis family was a highlight of Christmas, Carols & Creches. Ezra, 2, (middle) wants to take over the mic from brother Diego, 5. Mom Marcela does her best to keep the moment reverent.

The event, produced by La Crescenta resident Marilyn Bayles, ended with the viewing of nativities lent by community members for the three nights. Parents were gently reminded to accompany their children for the viewing.  

La Crescenta resident Marilyn Bayles was the volunteer producer of Christmas, Carols and Creches.

 

A creche with Aladdin and his magic carpets was a standout at Christmas, Carols & Creches on Friday, Dec. 12.

 

Christmas, Carols & Creches were on display at the La Crescenta congregation of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The musical performance was opened by the La Cañada High School Chamber Singers.

           

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