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A Catholic family in Loddon have set up an impressive nativity display of lights in their front garden for friends and neighbours to enjoy.
Aloma Pampackal said: “Our faith is the centre of everything we do, and creating this nativity display is our way of sharing that faith with others. Christmas is a time to give back, to celebrate, and to reflect on the hope that Christ’s birth brought to the world.
“The response from our community has been overwhelming. People have stopped by to admire the display, take photos, and share their own Christmas memories. Seeing the smiles on people’s faces and hearing how it has touched their hearts means so much to us.”
The project is also a way for the family to continue raising funds for Aid to the Church in Need (ACN).
Aloma said: “We’ve always cherished Christmas as a season of faith, joy, and giving. Our connection to ACN began earlier this year when we undertook the challenge of climbing Ben Nevis, raising funds to support ACN’s incredible mission of bringing hope and aid to persecuted Christians around the world.
“This experience left a lasting impression on our hearts, inspiring us to deepen our support for ACN and their cause. With Christmas being such a special time, we decided to create a beautiful nativity display outside our home to remind everyone of the true meaning of the season—the birth of Christ and the message of love, peace, and hope He brought to the world.
“You can find our nativity display on Chestnut Drive in Loddon, NR14 6GF and we warmly invite families, friends, and neighbours to come and see it. It’s been a labour of love, with every element designed to reflect the sacredness and joy of the Christmas story,” said Aloma.
Any donations received will go directly to the work of ACN, helping bring light and support to those who need it most.
Read our previous story on this topic.
https://www.rcdea.org.uk/east-anglian-families-conquer-mountain-for-charity/
Pictured above and below is the nativity display in Loddon.
