Alot of people get caught up in the excitement of Christmas and forget about the most essential thing – The Nativity.
No Christmas is complete with the Nativity scene. It symbolizes the birth of Jesus Christ and celebration of his birth by his Mother Mary, Father Joseph, Gloria Angel, Shepherds, Wise Men and Animals of Jerusalem.
Traditionally the Nativity Scene includes a stable, with a depiction of the Holy Family, at the very minimum. Most Nativities include the other important figures that we recognize as part of the Nativity scene, including the Wise Men, Angels, Shepherds and animals. There are non-traditional options as well:
For those of us who have no space for a Nativity scene, there are other options that take up alot less space. An example is the Christmas ornament shown with the Nativity inside.
Whether they are displayed in the traditional way, a vignette, a glitterdome or Christmas ornament, they all include the Holy Family – Jesus, Mary and Joseph.
An heirloom to pass down
Many people collect Nativities to keep as heirlooms and hand down to their families for generations. Generally they begin with a starter kit and build upon that each year, buying different figures and accessories.
Help your children learn about the Nativity by starting them off with a child's starter kit, with bright colors, soft fabrics, fun, different, interesting figures. Another great idea to help start someones Nativity – be unique and give them a Nativity wedding gift.
Fontanini
One of the most popular collectible Nativities is Fontanini . Meticulously sculpted and hand-painted by Master, Italian artisans, these exquisite masterpieces are imported right from Tuscany. They come in a variety of different collections by size, from the 2.5” Collection to the 70” Masterpiece Collection. Whether it be the smallest figurine to the largest statue, the Fontanini family has paid such close attention to detail, from the unique way the figurines are posed, to the soft pastel coloring. All Fontanini pieces are considered to be one of the most respected sets made for the Christmas season.
Nativities don't just have to be indoor accessories, people love to display their Nativities outdoors for everyone to see. Whether they are outdoor Nativity statues or Nativity lighted yard art, they all send across the same real meaning of Christmas.
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Guide created: 04/20/09 (updated 04/20/09)

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