Forty-eight years ago, Marion Avenue Baptist Church put together the very first Live Animal Christmas Play. What started out as a simple production has turned into a Christmas event. Taking place in the church auditorium, the play features a series of theatrical scenes bringing to life the Christmas story. There is a special performance of the Live Animal Christmas Show scheduled exclusively for residents of Washington County on Wednesday, December 7th at 6 PM, this and every performance of the show are free of charge.