Concordia at Cabot holds 12th annual live winter Nativity
A camel was featured during Concordia at Cabot's 12th Annual Live Nativity on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Mary, played by Juliann Cornelius, and Joseph, played by Jonathan Depoutiloff, during Concordia at Cabot's 12th Annual Live Nativity on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
JEFFERSON TWP — A picturesque blanket of snow fell on this year’s showing of the annual winter Nativity scene at the Concordia at Cabot senior living facility.
Frank Skrip, public relations director for Concordia Lutheran Services, said the live Nativity — which is in its 12th year — typically draws hundreds of spectators, including some from other Concordia facilities across Pennsylvania.
“It takes a village to put on an event like this,” Skrip said. “We probably have 15 or so people that are in the cast, and then another 15 or so people that help with the planning. Then we also get some help from St. Luke Lutheran Church’s youth group.”
Visitors had little trouble finding the the Nativity scene on the Concordia at Cabot site, as the road to the event was lined with “luminaries” — milk jugs with lights inside.
“They're called luminaries, and they just light the path that goes to the Nativity,” Skrip said.
Concordia’s Nativity scene featured live animals. This year, Concordia secured multiple animals, including a real camel, from the Barnyard Petting Zoo in Eighty Four, Pa., in Washington County.
“They've been supplying animals to Concordia for years for this event,” Skrip said. “We can choose between an adult camel and a baby camel, so we've got the adult camel coming, along with sheep and goats and a donkey for Mary and Joseph.”
Intermissions between Nativity scene showings featured musical performances from Redeemer Lutheran School in Oakmont and St Luke Lutheran School in Winfield Township. The former also performed a set as an opener to the show.
The angels wait behind the barn structure to come out during Concordia at Cabot's 12th Annual Live Nativity on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Mary, played by Juliann Cornelius, and Joseph, played by Jonathan Depoutiloff, walk a donkey during Concordia at Cabot's 12th Annual Live Nativity on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Mary, played by Juliann Cornelius, and Joseph, played by Jonathan Depoutiloff, walk a donkey during Concordia at Cabot's 12th Annual Live Nativity on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Mary, played by Juliann Cornelius, and Joseph, played by Jonathan Depoutiloff, walk a donkey during Concordia at Cabot's 12th Annual Live Nativity on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
The angels wait behind the barn structure to come out during Concordia at Cabot's 12th Annual Live Nativity on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
The three wise men walk towards the baby Jesus during Concordia at Cabot's 12th Annual Live Nativity on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
The three wise men and a camel walk towards the baby Jesus during Concordia at Cabot's 12th Annual Live Nativity on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
A camel was featured during Concordia at Cabot's 12th Annual Live Nativity on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
A camel was featured during Concordia at Cabot's 12th Annual Live Nativity on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
A camel was featured during Concordia at Cabot's 12th Annual Live Nativity on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
A camel was featured during Concordia at Cabot's 12th Annual Live Nativity on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Gavin Paul eats a sugar cooking during the during Concordia at Cabot's 12th Annual Live Nativity on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Children in attendance pet the live animals during Concordia at Cabot's 12th Annual Live Nativity on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Children in attendance pet the live animals during Concordia at Cabot's 12th Annual Live Nativity on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Children in attendance pet the live animals during Concordia at Cabot's 12th Annual Live Nativity on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Graham Driscoll, 10, pets the camel after the first showing of the Concordia at Cabot's 12th Annual Live Nativity on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Malina Burtner tries to catch snow with her tongue in between showings of the Concordia at Cabot's 12th Annual Live Nativity on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Elijah Doctor, 3, pets some of the live animals used during Concordia at Cabot's 12th Annual Live Nativity on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Elijah Doctor, 3, pets some of the live animals used during Concordia at Cabot's 12th Annual Live Nativity on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Nola and Luke Miloser play in the snow during Concordia at Cabot's 12th Annual Live Nativity on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Nola and Luke Miloser play with their grandfather Bob Andersen in the snow during Concordia at Cabot's 12th Annual Live Nativity on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Nola and Luke Miloser play with their grandfather Bob Andersen in the snow during Concordia at Cabot's 12th Annual Live Nativity on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Nola and Luke Miloser play in the snow during Concordia at Cabot's 12th Annual Live Nativity on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Nola and Luke Miloser play in the snow during Concordia at Cabot's 12th Annual Live Nativity on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
The angels wait behind the barn structure to come out during Concordia at Cabot's 12th Annual Live Nativity on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
A camel was featured during Concordia at Cabot's 12th Annual Live Nativity on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Kaydn Frndak pets an animal as it tries to eat its robe during Concordia at Cabot's 12th Annual Live Nativity on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Kaydn Frndak pets an animal as it tries to eat its robe during Concordia at Cabot's 12th Annual Live Nativity on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Archer Minton plays with a glow stick during Concordia at Cabot's 12th Annual Live Nativity on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Mary, played by Juliann Cornelius lays down the baby Jesus during Concordia at Cabot's 12th Annual Live Nativity on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Mary, played by Juliann Cornelius, and Joseph, played by Jonathan Depoutiloff during Concordia at Cabot's 12th Annual Live Nativity on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
The angels come out and rejoice during Concordia at Cabot's 12th Annual Live Nativity on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Joseph, played by Jonathan Depoutiloff during Concordia at Cabot's 12th Annual Live Nativity on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Mary, played by Juliann Cornelius, and Joseph, played by Jonathan Depoutiloff during Concordia at Cabot's 12th Annual Live Nativity on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
The three wise men and a camel visit the baby Jesus during Concordia at Cabot's 12th Annual Live Nativity on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
The three wise men and a camel visit the baby Jesus during Concordia at Cabot's 12th Annual Live Nativity on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
The three wise men give the baby Jesus gold, myrrh, and frankincense during Concordia at Cabot's 12th Annual Live Nativity on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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The angels wait behind the barn structure to come out during Concordia at Cabot's 12th Annual Live Nativity on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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Mary, played by Juliann Cornelius, and Joseph, played by Jonathan Depoutiloff, walk a donkey during Concordia at Cabot's 12th Annual Live Nativity on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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Mary, played by Juliann Cornelius, and Joseph, played by Jonathan Depoutiloff, walk a donkey during Concordia at Cabot's 12th Annual Live Nativity on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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Mary, played by Juliann Cornelius, and Joseph, played by Jonathan Depoutiloff, walk a donkey during Concordia at Cabot's 12th Annual Live Nativity on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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The angels wait behind the barn structure to come out during Concordia at Cabot's 12th Annual Live Nativity on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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The three wise men walk towards the baby Jesus during Concordia at Cabot's 12th Annual Live Nativity on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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The three wise men and a camel walk towards the baby Jesus during Concordia at Cabot's 12th Annual Live Nativity on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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A camel was featured during Concordia at Cabot's 12th Annual Live Nativity on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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A camel was featured during Concordia at Cabot's 12th Annual Live Nativity on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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A camel was featured during Concordia at Cabot's 12th Annual Live Nativity on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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A camel was featured during Concordia at Cabot's 12th Annual Live Nativity on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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Gavin Paul eats a sugar cooking during the during Concordia at Cabot's 12th Annual Live Nativity on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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Children in attendance pet the live animals during Concordia at Cabot's 12th Annual Live Nativity on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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Children in attendance pet the live animals during Concordia at Cabot's 12th Annual Live Nativity on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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Children in attendance pet the live animals during Concordia at Cabot's 12th Annual Live Nativity on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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Graham Driscoll, 10, pets the camel after the first showing of the Concordia at Cabot's 12th Annual Live Nativity on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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Malina Burtner tries to catch snow with her tongue in between showings of the Concordia at Cabot's 12th Annual Live Nativity on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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Elijah Doctor, 3, pets some of the live animals used during Concordia at Cabot's 12th Annual Live Nativity on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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Elijah Doctor, 3, pets some of the live animals used during Concordia at Cabot's 12th Annual Live Nativity on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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Nola and Luke Miloser play in the snow during Concordia at Cabot's 12th Annual Live Nativity on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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Nola and Luke Miloser play with their grandfather Bob Andersen in the snow during Concordia at Cabot's 12th Annual Live Nativity on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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Nola and Luke Miloser play with their grandfather Bob Andersen in the snow during Concordia at Cabot's 12th Annual Live Nativity on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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Nola and Luke Miloser play in the snow during Concordia at Cabot's 12th Annual Live Nativity on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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Nola and Luke Miloser play in the snow during Concordia at Cabot's 12th Annual Live Nativity on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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The angels wait behind the barn structure to come out during Concordia at Cabot's 12th Annual Live Nativity on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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A camel was featured during Concordia at Cabot's 12th Annual Live Nativity on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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Kaydn Frndak pets an animal as it tries to eat its robe during Concordia at Cabot's 12th Annual Live Nativity on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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Kaydn Frndak pets an animal as it tries to eat its robe during Concordia at Cabot's 12th Annual Live Nativity on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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Archer Minton plays with a glow stick during Concordia at Cabot's 12th Annual Live Nativity on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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Mary, played by Juliann Cornelius lays down the baby Jesus during Concordia at Cabot's 12th Annual Live Nativity on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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Mary, played by Juliann Cornelius, and Joseph, played by Jonathan Depoutiloff during Concordia at Cabot's 12th Annual Live Nativity on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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The angels come out and rejoice during Concordia at Cabot's 12th Annual Live Nativity on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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Joseph, played by Jonathan Depoutiloff during Concordia at Cabot's 12th Annual Live Nativity on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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Mary, played by Juliann Cornelius, and Joseph, played by Jonathan Depoutiloff during Concordia at Cabot's 12th Annual Live Nativity on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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The three wise men and a camel visit the baby Jesus during Concordia at Cabot's 12th Annual Live Nativity on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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The three wise men and a camel visit the baby Jesus during Concordia at Cabot's 12th Annual Live Nativity on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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The three wise men give the baby Jesus gold, myrrh, and frankincense during Concordia at Cabot's 12th Annual Live Nativity on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
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