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We were so delighted to receive this photo from Shannon in Oregon - she has a vintage Holy Family carved in Obergammermau, Germany and displays it alongside pieces from the LEPI Venetian nativity collectionThe color palette and scale of her antique nativity set are so complimented by the additional pieces. So lovely to mix old and new together. Thank you again Shannon for sending us the photo. …

Ukraine has a rich history of Christmas traditions, with the Vertep tradition of the nativity play being among the most important.Vertep is the Ukrainian tradition of the nativity story presented using a puppet theater. The Ukrainian word Vertep is rooted in the Old Slavonic word for cave.The vertep (nativity) is traditionally housed in a shopka (from the Polish for box) and travels from house to house within a village. The performance of the Vertep would take place with carols, and the sec …

Our dear friend Anne in Utah has shared her inspiring nativity collection with many throughout the years and she has been kind enough to send in photos of her recent Celebration of Christ display. The light of Christ is truly present in Anne's artful and educational outreach. Here are some of her photos for you to enjoy: Have Faith Christ's there in Life's Summer, Sharing His Warmth and Light. Anne's Summer nativity display is alive with bright colors. Her addition of a bowl and pitch …

Creating a nativity scene display for yourself of someone else? The first thing to ask is : What's my style? Or their style? Is is classic beauty with traditional elements and a timeless sense of tradition?  Or is it whimsical, unique and off-beat? If your style is classic, you're likely to enjoy a classic nativity scene as well.  For classic styling, you can't hardly go wrong with Fontanini. Made in Italy, the options for styling your nativity display …

While not as common as the regular shepherds in a nativity display, a sleeping shepherd is still a figure often scene. Where does this sleeping shepherd tradition come from?You're probably familiar with the many references of shepherds within the bible. While his sheep were grazing, shepherds would spend weeks living, and sleeping, outdoors while they tended their flock.Also frequent in bible readings are waking angels - the angel waking Elijah in I Kings 19 is the first that springs to min …