For 16 years Rita Falk and a team of hundreds of volunteers have brought the “real story of Jesus” to life in Eclectic.
It is a mission Falk feels called to do and has deep roots in her family and she wants to continue it.
PHOTOS: An Eclectic Christmas
- Cliff Williams 334-740-1116
Cliff Williams / The Observer An Eclectic Christmas created a village using volunteers acting the parts of various trades. There was even the inn keeper who turned the family away like Jesus.
PHOTOS: An Eclectic Christmas
- Cliff Williams 334-740-1116
Cliff Williams / The Observer An Eclectic Christmas created a village using volunteers acting the parts of various trades. There was even the inn keeper who turned the family away like Jesus.
PHOTOS: An Eclectic Christmas
- Cliff Williams 334-740-1116
Cliff Williams / The Observer An Eclectic Christmas created a village using volunteers acting the parts of various trades. There was even the inn keeper who turned the family away like Jesus.
PHOTOS: An Eclectic Christmas
- Cliff Williams 334-740-1116
Cliff Williams / The Observer An Eclectic Christmas created a village using volunteers acting the parts of various trades. There was even the inn keeper who turned the family away like Jesus.
PHOTOS: An Eclectic Christmas
- Cliff Williams 334-740-1116
Cliff Williams / The Observer An Eclectic Christmas created a village using volunteers acting the parts of various trades. There was even the inn keeper who turned the family away like Jesus.
PHOTOS: An Eclectic Christmas
- Cliff Williams 334-740-1116
Cliff Williams / The Observer An Eclectic Christmas created a village using volunteers acting the parts of various trades. There was even the inn keeper who turned the family away like Jesus.
PHOTOS: An Eclectic Christmas
- Cliff Williams 334-740-1116
Cliff Williams / The Observer An Eclectic Christmas created a village using volunteers acting the parts of various trades. There was even the inn keeper who turned the family away like Jesus.
PHOTOS: An Eclectic Christmas
- Cliff Williams 334-740-1116
Cliff Williams / The Observer An Eclectic Christmas created a village using volunteers acting the parts of various trades. There was even the inn keeper who turned the family away like Jesus.
PHOTOS: An Eclectic Christmas
PHOTOS: An Eclectic Christmas
- Cliff Williams 334-740-1116
Cliff Williams / The Observer Members of the ‘family’ stop by a mother and father on their way to see Jesus at An Eclectic Christmas.
PHOTOS: An Eclectic Christmas
- Cliff Williams 334-740-1116
Cliff Williams / The Observer Roman soldiers, right, inform the travelers they need to return to their homelands to counted in a census at ‘An Eclectic Christmas.’
PHOTOS: An Eclectic Christmas
- Cliff Williams 334-740-1116
Cliff Williams / The Observer A shepherd prays to be left alone from the collection of unjust taxes by the Romans as the ‘family’ stops for warmth at his fire at An Eclectic Christmas.
PHOTOS: An Eclectic Christmas
- Cliff Williams 334-740-1116
Cliff Williams / The Observer An Eclectic Christmas is a walking trail with stops along the way telling the story of Jesus. For those who are unable to walk, golf carts are provided.
PHOTOS: An Eclectic Christmas
- Cliff Williams 334-740-1116
Cliff Williams / The Observer An angel appears for the family as they travel to see Jesus at An Eclectic Christmas.
PHOTOS: An Eclectic Christmas
- Cliff Williams 334-740-1116
Cliff Williams / The Observer A field of angels is a favorite stop on the trail at An Eclectic Christmas. The angels are volunteers of all ages from the area.
PHOTOS: An Eclectic Christmas
- Cliff Williams 334-740-1116
Cliff Williams / The Observer The ‘family’ stops to see the three wise men who share they have gifts for Jesus when they get there.
PHOTOS: An Eclectic Christmas
- Cliff Williams 334-740-1116
Cliff Williams / The Observer The ‘family’ encounters thieves in the night along the trail The thieves call themselves soldiers collecting a tax.
PHOTOS: An Eclectic Christmas
- Cliff Williams 334-740-1116
Cliff Williams / The Observer Roman soldiers collect taxes from the family along the walk. The soldiers didn’t accept just moments earlier the family was victims to a band of thieves.
PHOTOS: An Eclectic Christmas
- Cliff Williams 334-740-1116
Cliff Williams / The Observer An Eclectic Christmas created a village using volunteers acting the parts of various trades. There was even the inn keeper who turned the family away like Jesus.
PHOTOS: An Eclectic Christmas
- Cliff Williams 334-740-1116
Cliff Williams / The Observer An Eclectic Christmas created a village using volunteers acting the parts of various trades. There was even the inn keeper who turned the family away like Jesus.
PHOTOS: An Eclectic Christmas
- Cliff Williams 334-740-1116
Cliff Williams / The Observer An Eclectic Christmas created a village using volunteers acting the parts of various trades. There was even the inn keeper who turned the family away like Jesus.
PHOTOS: An Eclectic Christmas
- Cliff Williams 334-740-1116
Cliff Williams / The Observer An Eclectic Christmas created a village using volunteers acting the parts of various trades. There was even the inn keeper who turned the family away like Jesus.
PHOTOS: An Eclectic Christmas
- Cliff Williams 334-740-1116
Cliff Williams / The Observer An Eclectic Christmas created a village using volunteers acting the parts of various trades. There was even the inn keeper who turned the family away like Jesus.
PHOTOS: An Eclectic Christmas
- Cliff Williams 334-740-1116
Cliff Williams / The Observer An Eclectic Christmas created a village using volunteers acting the parts of various trades. There was even the inn keeper who turned the family away like Jesus.
PHOTOS: An Eclectic Christmas
- Cliff Williams 334-740-1116
Cliff Williams / The Observer An Eclectic Christmas created a village using volunteers acting the parts of various trades. There was even the inn keeper who turned the family away like Jesus.
PHOTOS: An Eclectic Christmas
- Cliff Williams 334-740-1116
Cliff Williams / The Observer An Eclectic Christmas created a village using volunteers acting the parts of various trades. There was even the inn keeper who turned the family away like Jesus.
PHOTOS: An Eclectic Christmas
- Cliff Williams 334-740-1116
Cliff Williams / The Observer The family finally gets to see Jesus in a manger protected by angels.
PHOTOS: An Eclectic Christmas
- Cliff Williams 334-740-1116
Cliff Williams / The Observer The family finally gets to see Jesus in a manger protected by angels. A Roman solider bowed to the baby.
PHOTOS: An Eclectic Christmas
- Cliff Williams 334-740-1116
Cliff Williams / The Observer An Eclectic Christmas starts out at a barn just south of Eclectic. Guests are treated to heat and hot chocolate before taking to the trail.
