Innkeepers, a baby, Shepherds, King Herod and donkeys were all showcased as a festive tradition was hailed a success.
Families united to "remember the true meaning of Christmas" as members of the Pakefield Church congregation joined friends and locals on a walk around the streets of Pakefield in Lowestoft, where they encountered different parts of the nativity story along the way.
Around 380 people took part in the successful walking nativity on Christmas Eve.
Organiser Katey Mills - children and youth worker at Pakefield Church - was originally inspired to create the event in 2021, when back then the inaugural Nativity Walk proved to be more successful than expected as more than 150 people took part.
Mrs Mills said: "This year was our third walk and there were 12 points to visit along the way and at each the Christmas message evolved.
"Each station was made up of members of Pakefield church, local people, friends of Pakefield church and businesses.
"The route started at Cliftonville Road, where 380 people signed in at the Emperor Census station before they passed along Pakefield Cliff, Florence Road, Pakefield Street and The Causeway before ending at the church for the carols around the tree service.
"I work with the children, youth and families and this is a massive opportunity to reach out to the wider community and tell the real Christmas story.
“At the end of the walk there was of course a stable with a very heavily pregnant ‘Mary’ with ‘Joseph’.
"From there, families were led to join others at Pakefield Church for their annual Christmas Eve carol service."
'A wonderful way to celebrate'
Donkeys Amos and Bubbles followed the last group to the church with Mrs Mills, to greet other members of the congregation at the service.
Mrs Mills added: "Rev Lord and Rev Bensusan led the service which was very comical and filled with many jokes.
"Characters from the nativity walk joined the congregation in church to retell the nativity - including Baby Jesus, who was played by a special guest ‘Lochlan’ a three-week-old baby, son of local primary school teachers Mr and Mrs Leigh.
"A huge amount of thanks needs to be given to everyone involved in making this event so successful - from the characters, to costume makers and local families for coming along."
Rev Sharon Lord said: "This is a wonderful way to celebrate Christmas Eve, bringing families together to remember the true meaning of Christmas.
"Our walking Nativity is certainly becoming a new tradition for local families.
"I personally want to thank all those who have been involved in organising and all those who took part."
Mrs Mills added: "This has been a very supported event by the community.
"Each year more people are becoming involved either behind the scenes in preparation, helping to set up stations or taking part."
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