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Crèche Celebration Draws A Crowd (VIDEO)

About a 100 people attended the annual Crèche lighting in front of the Rockland County Office Building

 

Students from St. Augustine's School and members of the St. Augustine Parish were joined by other community members at the annual Crèche lighting ceremony in front of the Rockland County Office Building on Wednesday.  They listened to prayers, recited blessings and enjoyed hearing students sing Christmas songs. County Executive C. Scott Vanderhoef and Legislator Ed Day delivered brief remarks. The crèche is a representation of Mary, Joseph and others surrounding the crib of Jesus in a stable in Bethlehem. The crèche is situated between a Christmas tree and menorah. 

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