New Yorkers did a double take last night when they came upon a street-scene Nativity recreation in Times Square - and saw Lindsay Lohan's dad Michael playing Joseph.

The ex-con, who recently got out of prison and reconciled with Lindsay, was decked out in full costume to gaze upon a baby Jesus doll. He spent most of the night sitting in hay alongside fellow actors during the production.

So will Michael be spending Christmas with his famously rehabbed daughter?

"All of my children, not just Lindsay," Michael said. "I sure hope so. I bought a lot of presents for them!"