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Christmas across Georgia: Churches celebrate birth of Christ with traditional Nativity scenes, acts of kindness

At Beaverdam Baptist Church, members re-enact the birth of Christ..

At Beaverdam Baptist Church, members re-enact the birth of Christ..

At the Sycamore Church in Savannah, members also invited the community to a live Nativity.

At the Sycamore Church in Savannah, members also invited the community to a live Nativity.

At Helen First Baptist Church, a live Nativity is central to the Christmas celebration.

At Helen First Baptist Church, a live Nativity is central to the Christmas celebration.

At Cross Point Community Church in Waycross, members participate in a Nativity scene.

At Cross Point Community Church in Waycross, members participate in a Nativity scene.

At Hapeville First Baptist Church, a live Nativity draws in members of the community to celebrate Christmas.

At Hapeville First Baptist Church, a live Nativity draws in members of the community to celebrate Christmas.

At Raines Baptist Church in Dawson, members re-enact the birth of Christ.

At Raines Baptist Church in Dawson, members re-enact the birth of Christ.

Posted Wednesday, December 20, 2023 7:56 pm

Churches across Georgia have been celebrating the Christmas season with candlelight services, Nativity scenes, and theatrical productions, all geared toward heralding the birth of Christ. Here are photos churches have posted to Facebook in recent days.

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