This DVD has two lovable animated characters, Simon and Gimmel, guide the viewer through the story of the nativity and in doing so make it accessible for all ages and especially interesting to children. Greatest Heroes and Legends of the Bible, the Nativity, is hosted and introduced by Charlton Heston who is known for many of the biblical characters he portrayed as an actor. Greatest Heroes and Legends, the Nativity, starts with the birth of John the Baptist, the cousin of Jesus, then moves through the birth of Jesus and contains all the aspects of the nativity from the angels to the shepherds and kings. The two guides in Greatest Heroes and Legends, the Nativity, Simon and Gimmel, take the viewer through the newly animated story of the birth of Jesus, which is sometimes called the greatest story ever told, and present the story in a unique and interesting manner keeping children intrigued while teaching them about the nativity. Greatest Heroes and Legends, the Nativity, comes in standard full frame, should fit all DVD players, and lasts 50 minutes.