The Hickory Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints hosts Celebration of Christ, an exhibition of nativity scenes from around the world in a beautiful setting with special musical performances from community organizations. Come join us for a peaceful evening centered on the true meaning of the season: the birth of Jesus Christ, Savior and Redeemer of the world.

Friday, November 30 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Saturday, December 1 from 1:00pm to 7:00pm

Featuring nativities from Bangladesh, Chile, China, Columbia, Czech Republic, El Salvador, Equador, France, Germany, Guatemala, Honduras, Israel, Italy, Kenya, Mexico, Peru, Phillipines, Poland, Sri Lanka, United States and many more.

The evening's celebrations will include:

• An exhibit of creche scenes from around the world.
• Musical performances from community organizations.
• Children's activities.
• Non-perishable food drive for local charities.
• Free wassail and cookie refreshments.

Celebration of Christ
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
4065 North Center Street, Hickory

Click here for map and directions.

Musical Performances

Friday, November 30
6:30 - Children's Choir                      (LDS Hickory)

7:15 - Lesley Gandy/Teresa Hodge (women's duet)  LDS Hickory

7:30 - Toni Stotts (member of Hickory Choral Society)

7:45 - Mariska Romney (violin) &  Katie Johnson (flute)                 LDS Hickory

8:15 - LDS Hickory Adult Choir

Piano interlude & accompaniment provided by Kelly Setzer

Saturday, December 1
1:30 - Chancel Ringers                      (United Methodist Church, Hickory)

2:15 - Mark & Leanna Bodnar (United Methodist Church, Hickory)

2:30 - Mandi Baird, Soprano (Carrboro, NC)

3:00 - Mike Helms Family Singers (LDS Boone Ward, Boone)

3:45 - Cole Smithey                            (LDS, Hickory 1 Ward, Hickory)

4:00 - Mariska Romney & Diana Stone (violin duet) with Kelly Setzer (piano) - members of the Western Piedmont Symphony

4:30 - Hickory High Strings (Santiago Loredo, Enriqueta Ramirez, Blake Porter) 

5:00 - Glenn Winters                (LDS Hickory 1 Ward, Hickory)

5:30 - George Rolfs, Baritone (LDS, Hickory)

6:00 - Tom Wood accompanied by Dorcas Whittington (A New Beginning Pentecostal Holiness Church, Statesville)

6:30 - Lesley Gandy/Teresa Hodge (women's duet) LDS Hickory

Piano interlude & accompaniment provided by Kelly Setzer

To volunteer to perform, please email Teresa Hodge, Musical Director at teresajanehodge@gmail.com