A Christmas Journey Around the World
We invite you to add the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Nativity Festival to your holiday schedule!
Step inside our beautiful historic church and discover the wonder of Christmas through more
than 900 nativities representing over 52 countries, beautifully decorated Christmas trees, and
fascinating holiday traditions from around the world.
This year’s festival offers an extraordinary collection of experiences:
- Christmas Around the World — Explore hundreds of nativities, from treasured
antiques to imaginative contemporary creations. - The Traditions They Brought — Our Vintage Christmas room shows decades of
celebrations from Colonial times through the 20th century. - Roundhouse Randy’s Vintage Trains & Toys — Enjoy a nostalgic display of model
trains and childhood treasures. - Holiday Music — Experience seasonal concerts and music in our beautiful historic
setting. Friday nights enjoy “Carols and Cocktails” with live music at 5:30pm. Sundays
come for beautiful Candlelight Concerts in the sanctuary at 4:00pm. - A Welcoming Group Experience — Guided tours by advance arrangement are available
for groups, or self-guided tours with an informational brochure. The experience is
handicap accessible for visitors with mobility concerns. A QUIET CHRISTMAS is
offered at 11am Saturdays Dec 5, 12, 19. - Activities for Students – Craft activities, Scavenger Hunt, and “Please Touch” areas are
entertaining and educational for students of all ages
FESTIVAL HOURS
November 20 – December 20 closed Thanksgiving Day
Thursday & Saturday: Noon–4:00 PM
Friday & Sunday: 4:00–7:00 PM
Saturdays 11:00am – 12:00pm Quiet Christmas for those with sensory sensitivities
Additional hours available upon request for groups. Email kate@stpaulstoledo.org
FREEDOM TRAIN
From Dec 4 – 8 a mobile museum of Americana history will be available to tour as part of the
USA 250th anniversary celebration. The Freedom Train will be open during the same hours as
the Nativity Festival. Free admission.
ROUNDHOUSE RANDY TRAIN CLINICS
Randy and Friends will repair and evaluate trains on Saturdays, Dec 12 and Jan 9 from 12 – 4pm.
PARKING AND ADMISSION
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
428 North Erie Street
Downtown Toledo, Ohio
Free Parking in the KWIK LOT adjacent to the building
Free Admission but donations are appreciated and support our free meal program.
Come for the beauty. Discover the traditions. Share the real story of Christmas!
Questions or Nativi-Tea reservations to kate@stpaulstoledo.org
