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Our Lady Of Snows Way Of Lights

Last night we decided to venture to Bellville, IL and check out the Way of Lights at the Our Lady of Snows National Shrine. It was a beautiful light display that was like nothing I have ever seen before. Usually, when you visit drive-thru light displays, there isn't much of a religious message or theme to the lights except for the constant - Nativity scene. This light display was completely devoted to the Christmas story - from the beginning with Michael the Archangel visitng Mary and Joseph and telling of the baby that was coming and that God sent him to bring love to everyone, to the middle where Mary and Joseph had to flee to Bethlehem and ride on a donkey and found no room at the Inn and had to stay in a stable where Baby Jesus was born and placed in a manger and was watched by the animals, shepherds and 3 wise men that came bearing gifts. It was a beautiful display with markings along the way with the bible verses from the story. They also had 2 different areas with animals for petting and feeding (goats, cattle, sheep, camels, etc...). Inside they had several different activities including a wreath and Christmas tree display as well as the children's village where the kids could make crafts, see a puppet show and play in the lego corner and with nativity scenes. It was a great night! If you're ever in the St. Louis area around Christmas time - this is someting you must see! I'll be taking my family the next time they are here for Christmas! AND IT'S FREE! We gave a donation when we exited the lights, but its not required! Entrance to the Way of lights

One of the 3 wise men
The Tunnel - Kaitlyn's favorite part
Brady and the Legos
Kaitlyn creating a nativity scene
Kaityn in front of the PINK Christmas tree
Feeding the animals


The pony we DID NOT ride :)

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