December 19, 2018 at 10:18 p.m.
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.
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