Living Faith Fellowship Church in Pullman held its fifth annual, live drive-thru nativity story this past weekend. More than 100 cars came through Thursday night to enjoy the interactive biblical anecdote, said Beezie Davis, a participant in the event. The driver pulls up the hill off of South Grand Avenue, is greeted with free hot chocolate and begins the journey to Bethlehem, stopping to speak to various characters along the way.

The passage goes through noisy market places, welding shops, the entrance of Rome and other scenes from the Christmas tale.

After being told by an innkeeper that there are no vacant rooms in the city, a young girl points the driver in the direction of a stable occupied by livestock, shepherds, Mary, Joseph and a live baby in a manger.

The church aims to make this Christmas tradition fun for the whole family, Davis said. The drive-thru even adds a comedic spin for older audience members with witty dialogues and stations such as “Hertz Donkey Rentals.” “We were looking to do something that would be a blessing to the community and to the church,” Pastor Tom Weaver said. “We have a big parking lot and came up with idea.” Davis, who played the innkeeper’s wife, said this event is what Christmas is all about and has become a way of bringing the spirit of the holidays to the area. It is easily accessible, and one can enjoy the story from the comfort of their car, she said. “It is a lot fun and a chance to do something with a bunch of people in the church,” said Davis, who has participated in the nativity scene for the last three years now.

Katherine Davis, who helped coordinate the project, said nearly 100 members of all ages have been practicing since October to perfect this performance. The final step was adding livestock and costumes to make the presentation authentic, Katherine said.

On these cold Pullman nights, the performers kept warm with small fires, hand heaters and cocoa, Katherine said. She also said they had been lucky to avoid snow for past performances.

There is a lot of support in the WSU community, such as those who donate animals like the sheep used by the shepherds, Katherine said. As the drive came to an end, a backlit choir sang a hymn, and the spectators were given candy canes and a star ornament. This winter tradition is one of several within the church. Living Faith Fellowship will be holding their children’s Christmas concert from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at the church located at 1035 S. Grand AVE.