Festival of Nativities - Fulton United Church of Christ

12/06/2025

Today is the last day or the 4th Annual Festival of Nativities held at the Fulton United Church of Christ.
Come stroll among dozens of unique nativity sets, enjoy a Christmas cookie, and find a quiet moment to celebrate the reason for the season.
Saturday, Dec. 6 (12–4 p.m.)
Fulton United Church of Christ, 405 Jefferson St.
Free and open to all. Bring a friend!

12/06/2025

12/06/2025

The Festival of Nativities opened this evening with over 100 nativity sets on display. We are open until 8:00 pm tonight and will be open tomorrow, Saturday, from noon until 4:00 pm. Please stop by, enjoy the display, and maybe have a cookie or two.

12/05/2025

The 4th Annual Festival of Nativities opens today!
Come stroll among dozens of unique nativity sets, enjoy light refreshments, and find a quiet moment to celebrate the reason for the season.
Friday, Dec. 5 (6–8 p.m.)
Saturday, Dec. 6 (12–4 p.m.)
Fulton United Church of Christ, 405 Jefferson St.
Free and open to all. Bring a friend!
There will be cookies!

12/05/2025

Today is the day! The 4th Annaul Festival of Nativities opens today. Celebrate the season with us! The Fulton UCC’s Festival of Nativities showcases nativity sets from around the world in every style and material imaginable. Free and open to the public.
When?
Today Friday Dec 5th 6:00pm to 8:00pm
and
Tomorrw Saturday Dec 6th, Noon to 4:00pm

12/05/2025

This weekend! The Festival of Nativities is here!
Come stroll among dozens of unique nativity sets, enjoy light refreshments, and find a quiet moment to celebrate the reason for the season.
Friday, Dec. 5 (6–8 p.m.)
Saturday, Dec. 6 (12–4 p.m.)
Fulton United Church of Christ, 405 Jefferson St.
Free and open to all. Bring a friend!

12/03/2025

The Festival of Nativities opens Friday, Dec 5!
Hours:
Friday Dec 5, 6pm-8pm
Saturday Dec 6, 12noon to 4pm
Fulton United Church of Christ
At the intersection of 5th and Jefferson Streets, Fulton MO.

12/03/2025

Fun Fact: Some nativity scenes include not only Mary, Joseph, and the baby Jesus—but also entire villages, musicians, and market vendors! In Naples, Italy, presepi nativities can fill whole rooms with hundreds of detailed figurines, capturing daily life alongside the holy family. In the Czech Republic, betlémy are beloved Christmas displays crafted from wood, paper, or even gingerbread—often passed down through generations and featured in community exhibits and homes throughout Advent.
No matter how simple or elaborate, each one tells the story of love made visible.

12/01/2025

Only a few days until the 4th Annual Festival of Nativities at the Fulton United Church of Christ. While we wait, here are a few pictures of some marzipan Nativity scenes from Szentendre, Hungary. These images are from the Marzipan Museum.

12/01/2025

Why is the baby Jesus sometimes shown lying on straw, in gold, or even on leaves?
Artists have used different materials across cultures to symbolize the sacredness of Christ’s birth. The humble manger reminds us that holiness can be found in the simplest places.
Come experience that message anew at our Festival of Nativities, Dec. 5–6.