Union United Methodist Church will once again bring the town of Bethlehem to life as it hosts the 32nd annual drive-through living nativity, The Living Christmas Story, December 5–7 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. each evening.
For more than three decades, the church’s parking lot has been transformed into a re-creation of the night Jesus Christ was born — offering the community the chance to witness the story from the comfort of their vehicles. The tradition is a free gift to the community, with no admission required.
The Living Christmas Story features real people from the Irmo area — along with live animals — portraying scenes from Bethlehem. As vehicles make their way through the display, visitors encounter villagers, a blacksmith, the innkeeper, Herod’s court, a bustling marketplace, and many other depictions that bring the biblical narrative to life. The presentation has become a cherished holiday tradition for thousands; over the past 31 years, more than 167,000 visitors have experienced the event…