Acted out by:

Erin-The Angel (can't you see the wings???)

Maygen-Mary with Mickey as baby Jesus

Ada-Joseph (wearing Erin's robe tied on with a rope!).

The girls wanted to surprise daddy with a play about Jesus.

 Ada is holding the book that is directing their moves.

This is what they came up with!

This is a favorite around here and much easier than some other gingerbread recipes I've seen.

2/3 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1/4 cup molasses
2 cups all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon each ground cinnamon, cloves and ginger

In mixing bowl, cream shortening and sugar. Beat in egg and molasses. Combine flour, baking soda, salt and spices; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight. On floured surface, roll dough to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut into desired shapes. Place on ungreased cookie sheet and bake at 350* for 8-10 mins or until edges begin to brown. Cool on wire rack.