Festival of the Nativity FAQ

1.  Where can I find out more information about the Festival of Nativity?

• The dates are Friday, Nov 30 and Saturday, Dec 1, 6:30-9 pm both evenings 
• http://brandonnativity.org/

2.  How much is admission? 

• The entire event is totally Free to the public

3.  What can I expect to see when I arrive?  

• The entire building is beautifully decorated with lighted Christmas trees
• You'll hear live musical performances, both instrumental, choir, and voice
• The cultural hall is beautifully decorated with Nativities from around the world; this year pictures of the Savior will also be displayed.
• Free refreshments of hot chocolate and homemade cookies are available
• There is a live nativity display outside, in front of the chapel
• Free family pictures are available
• There is also fun nativity activities for the children

4.  What can I do to help? (click here for more details)

• We need your lovely nativities loaned for display.
• We need your beautiful paintings of the Savior (with easel, if possible) loaned for display.
• We would love to have you donate 2 dozen cookies for free refreshments.

5.  How do I loan my nativity or picture of the Savior?

• Please see this form for detailed information.

6.  Where do I take my nativity or Savior picture for display, and when?

• You may make arrangements to drop off your loaned items at the Temple Terrace building.  RaLene Compton will take them and get them to the stake center.
• You may take them directly to the stake center.  See the form link above for stake center times.

7.  How do I get my loaned items back?

• You need to pick them up from the stake center on Saturday, December 1st from 9-10 pm.  There is no where to store them after that time and their security cannot be guaranteed after that time.

8.  I purchased poinsettias to be displayed at the stake center.  How do I get my poinsettias after the Festival of the Nativity is over?

• All purchased poinsettias will be available for pick up on Sunday, December 2nd, after the meeting block.  Bring your yellow tithing receipt so we know what you ordered and how many you should pick up.
• Pick up will be in RaLene Compton's office in the institute wing.

9.  What if I still have more questions?

• Please contact our Ward Festival of Nativity coordinator - Michelle Compton.  She can answer any more questions that you may have.