Did you grow up in a home where putting out the family’s nativity scene was as important as putting up the Christmas tree? Some nativity scenes are put out with a great deal of ceremony and often are used as a teaching tool about the true meaning of Christmas.
Nativity scenes were originally designed to teach the illiterate about Christ’s birthday. And although they may not be absolutely accurate–the wise men were not at the birth- they have played an important role in telling the Christmas story. St. Francis of Assisi is credited with the first “living nativity scene”. What a tradition he started all those centuries ago!
My all time favorite Christmas story is “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” by Barbara Robinson. If you have not read it, treat yourself–laugh and cry and remember what it was like to be in the Church’s pageant or be responsible for all those children in their dad’s bathrobes.
Some folk collect nativity scenes from travels–each set reflecting the culture of the country they visited. Some of us have family heirloom sets. Some people just started with one set and friends and family added to the collection. Nativity sets are in every imaginable medium– simple clay, fragile porcelain, woven wheat straw, pewter, craved wood and fabric.
We have two very different nativity sets this year in the Quilts Etc. Sale.
This eight piece nativity set is perfect for a young family. You can’t break or chip these! The red work was embroidered by Vicki. Each piece is weighted so they will stand with out help. This unique set would be a great addition to a collection. It is for sale for $85.
This nativity set could be a piece of stain glass art. The tri- fold nativity scene was appliqued by Janis. The wire frame allows it to stand alone but fold when in storage. It is $125 . A very different addition to one’s collection of nativity sets that would become a family heirloom.
NOTE TO ALL: I will ship your purchases anywhere in the US. The cost of postage will be based on the fixed flat rate of the standard US postage boxes. The postage will be added to your purchase price. For international purchases, contact me.
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