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Photos by IRIS SMOOT/Acorn Newspapers REASON FOR THE SEASON—Taylor Blomquist, 7, and her friend Cheryl Conatser of Simi Valley, at right above, watch a living nativity scene during the last day of the annual Simi Community Church event on Tuesday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Above right, baritone Paul Bartlett, seen through an etched glass nativity scene, sings Christmas songs. The event, which ran for five days, featured local musical groups and hundreds of créches from around the world.
Photos by IRIS SMOOT/Acorn Newspapers REASON FOR THE SEASON—Taylor Blomquist, 7, and her friend Cheryl Conatser of Simi Valley, at right above, watch a living nativity scene during the last day of the annual Simi Community Church event on Tuesday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Above right, baritone Paul Bartlett, seen through an etched glass nativity scene, sings Christmas songs. The event, which ran for five days, featured local musical groups and hundreds of créches from around the world.
