Photos by Lisa Aciukewicz

In spite of a snowstorm that dropped a foot of snow Friday into Saturday, the ecumenical Christmas pageant was held last Saturday at the Unitarian Church on the Common. The second performance was followed by the town Christmas tree lighting on the Common.

The shepherds prepare to walk down the aisle. Left to right are Emily Ferguson, Cameron Stephens, Lauren Beale, and Luke Wharton.

Katelynn Ball as Baby Jesus #2 is held by Erin Molinaro playing Mary.

Camilla Vilain and Kara Kennedy play “O Come Little Children."

Angels Lindsey Thornton, Madison Drummey, and Pilar Velante, relax after their dance.

Brianna Murphy takes in the scene as Baby Jesus.

Michaela Nickerson, Nathaniel Dutkewych, and Stacy Nelson hold candles as they sing in the choir.

Liz Frothingham sings a solo.

The pageant plays to a packed house.