Christmas scenes from around the Albany Diocese

Parishes and schools held various events celebrating the joyous Christmas season.
Blessed Sacrament School in Albany held a dress rehearsal for its living Nativity on Dec. 17, where angels and shepherds and kings surround the Holy Family, turning the school into a beautiful version of Bethlehem for a brief time.
St. Michael's parish in Glens Falls held a breakfast with Santa and Mrs. Claus on Nov. 24.

St. Thomas the Apostle parish in Delmar hosted a celebration of Our Lady of Guadalupe on Dec. 14. Colorfully dressed señoritas lead the dance around the parish gymnasium floor.