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A timeless symbol of the Christmas story can bring warmth and inspiration to the start of a new school year.As summer vacation draws to a close, it's time for the excitement of back to school season. As students and teachers prepare for a new academic year, thoughts of back to school gifts often come to mind - particularly for students heading off to college.You might be thinking: "Isn't a nativity set meant for the Christmas season?" While that's certainly true, gifting a nativity scene for bac …

A nativity set is typically displayed during the Christmas season as a reminder of the birth of Jesus - the reason for the season after all - but showcasing a nativity scene during different times of the year can be just as lovely. Since Mother's Day is approaching, we thought we'd consider if a nativity scene would be a good Mother's Day gift idea. In a nativity scene, Mary is depicted as a loving and devoted mother, caring for her newborn son Jesus in a humble manger. As such, a nati …

When most people think of nativity sets, they often associate them with the Christmas season. However, there's no reason why these beautiful decorations can't be displayed year-round! In fact, one particularly stunning way to showcase nativity sets is by incorporating them into your spring décor.One of the best ways to make your nativity set stand out during the spring season is by adding vibrant pops of color. There are a few different ways to achieve this:Use colorful fabrics: Instead o …

Our Josef Lada nativity scene has just come back in stock - what better time than now to talk about the artist behind the scene.Josef Lada was a self-taught illustrator from the Czech Republic and his art was inspired by his surroundings growing up in the village of Hrusice.Above are his depictions of the month of June in his homeland of Hrusice, Czech Republic, and his imagining of the nativity as it would appear had the birth of Jesus taken place in his village.We think his illustrations as vi …