Here are the top ten excuses the Bethlehem Innkeeper gave for not giving Joseph and Mary a room.

The Innkeepers Top 10 Excuses...

10. Roman's "Stay Free" promotion a bit too successful.

9. Wife said he couldn't accept olive wood carvings as payment anymore.

8. Too busy getting new "Motel One" franchise going.

7. Last pregnant lady riding a donkey took all their towels.

6. Filled up for the "Caesar Impersonators'" convention.

5. Didn't accept the Judean Express Card.

4. Last room left was by the ice machine.

3. Nazareth Shriners tore up the place the night before.

2. Closed front desk early to take family to watch unique star.

1. No last names, no service.