As enduring as can be, the birth of Jesus in a humble stable is the beauty of the Nativity. Surrounded by nature with the shepherds, Virgin Mary gave birth to Jesus and a Christmas tradition was set. Beautiful Nativity sets have the infant Jesus and Virgin Mary accompanied by Joseph and the heavenly entities.
The beautiful story a Nativity scene can portray on Xmas is priceless. Just like a lovely plot that unfolds as the stars pave way to the savior, this classic piece can bring joy to the celebrations.
Appropriate as a Christmas gift, you can go for the affordable willow tree Nativity set with the six-pieces of Joseph and shepherds or the wonderful offering of Fisher-Price's Nativity scene. It is perfect for the Christmas, it is definitely right as a wedding gift and even goes well for a priceless birthday gift. Keeping in line of family tradition, it instills the values and spirit of Christmas.
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Do you know the Christmas story and the traditions associated with the Nativity Scene?
In particular, I appreciate the wooden Nativity for its simple elegance and for its messaging Faith, Hope and Love.
Would the wooden sets be able to be folded down to storage box or locker size? Or would they take up the space that they take up, like the porcelains?
In S Cristina in the Italian Dolomites, the village has a nativity all year round with large 8 ft tall statues. Google image S Cristina nativity Italy and you should see how beautiful it is.
My nativity at home is out all year round.
The first known nativity scene was said to have been performed by St Francis of Assisi in 1223, after he had returned from a visit to Palestine where he saw Jesus' birthplace. His was a living performance, but later the modern crib with statues came about.
A modern slant on the story of Herod is that the Holy Family were for a while refugees from political persecution.
The Bible does not give a number for the wise men [Magi.] The number came from the fact that three gifts suggest three persons. Another interesting fact is that Magi was the name given to Zoroastrian wise men. These were members of a faith that the Jews recognized as a cut above the paganism of the time, for they believed in one God of goodness who was the Lord of Light and Truth and who was engaged in a war with a force of evil, the Lord of lies. This religion still survives today as the Parsee faith,known in parts of Iran and India. The Zoroastrians were aware of the affinity between their faith an the faith of Israel.
@ologsinquito - These stories are amazing, I love to hear them again and again. Every time I read about them, I learn something new which is completely different.
Yes, being Catholic, I am very familiar with the Christmas story and the nativity scenes. It reminds me of love, for all humanity. The three Wise Men were pagans, but they followed the star to the manger. They were among the first to see the newborn King, and they became believers.
These are very beautiful figures that you've shown.