MILDRED — Travelers down U.S. 59 Highway this weekend may see the twinkling glow of Christmas lights as they pass the sleepy outskirts of Mildred. They are encouraged to stop to enjoy some hot cocoa and a family-oriented storytelling event. 
Just in time for the holidays, “Seeking a Savior” is a free walk-through immersive experience held adjacent to the Mildred Store. The evening will depict events leading up to, and including, the birth of Jesus, as told in the Old Testament.
Regena Lance, owner of the Mildred Store, and her daughter, Lydia Gable, organized the re-enactment.
Scenes will include portrayals of different figures from the time period.
“Each group will be acting as a family, going through the individual stops,” Gable said of visitors.
“We’re going to come across an angel that proclaims the birth of Jesus, a Roman soldier who is going to take our taxes, and the three wise men.”
And, of course, there will be a manger.
When visitors “pay their taxes” during the immersive event, they will receive chocolate gold coins as their change.
The re-enactment is from 5 to 8 o’clock Friday and Saturday evenings.
