The village bustles with other colorful characters, including a wandering prophet, beggars and a prisoner. A money-changer provides brass tokens to visitors, which they can use to barter with vendors. When not working in Bethlehem, McPherson is a finance manager for Lockheed-Martin. His wife, Barbara, and their seven children also are cast members. A lot of items are on display, but only the food is for sale.
Visitors can sample dates, cheese, bread and other staples of the time.
It ends at a makeshift stable, where a baby named Jesus rests in a manger. Church members hope to find a second baby to portray the Messiah when baby Daniel needs a rest. Just before leaving, visitors are greeted by a man portraying the biblical character Simeon. According to Scriptures, Simeon was told by God that he would not die before seeing the Messiah. Actors have to be prepared to respond in character to any question or situation.