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Nativity Scenes

JFD12 — Fri, 09 Dec 2022 01:00:12 GMT

My two different nativity scenes (well, I did add a tiny sparkle to the first one...lol!).

The top one I got at QVC a few years ago. The second one ... hubby made that manger way back in the day before I knew him. Love them both!

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SloopJohnB — Fri, 09 Dec 2022 01:07:31 GMT

@JFD12 They are both absolutely beautiful. 😇

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beach-mom — Fri, 09 Dec 2022 01:16:00 GMT

@JFD12 - They are both beautiful! I can understand why you love both!

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Rosebud 06 — Fri, 09 Dec 2022 01:23:36 GMT

I love to see Nativity sets. I have one that is not as beautiful as yours. They are a piece of work. Enjoy them.

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manny2 — Fri, 09 Dec 2022 01:24:51 GMT

They are both beautiful! I especially love the first one.

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Karie2022 — Fri, 09 Dec 2022 01:26:20 GMT

Very beautiful 🤩

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Mersha — Fri, 09 Dec 2022 02:00:23 GMT

I love Nativity sets and have a number of them that I have collected along the way.

My favorite is one that my grandmother received as a child and used for every Christmas after. I treasure it but between grandchildren and dogs, I have not displayed it for a few years.

It is fun to check out Nativities from different countries offered on eBay.

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Chopsmom — Fri, 09 Dec 2022 02:12:03 GMT

@JFD12

Just beautiful!

You've inspired me.

I had to move my nativity to the coffee table because of our bunny. I have some of those mini lights and that will be perfect. Never thought of it.

Thanks for sharing.

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Oznell — Fri, 09 Dec 2022 02:13:47 GMT

Remarkable, @JFD12 -- both are lovely, and you are so lucky to have something handcrafted by your husband.

Love nativity scenes, my favorite emblem of Christmas. Thanks for sharing yours.

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JFD12 — Fri, 09 Dec 2022 02:27:03 GMT

Thank you, all! My husband did end up building us our own "manger" thirty years ago ... the house we still live in now! I was calling him Clark Griswold a couple weeks ago as he put up a ton of lights outside! 😂 I must say, it looks awesome! 🎅🏻🎄

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msgb — Fri, 09 Dec 2022 02:52:56 GMT

My mother collected nativity scenes. All of her kids (there are 7 of us) would add to our parents collection over time. My mother passed last year and I know that there is one that is still coming to me. They are beautiful. I have a few at my home too. There are some that I keep out all year.

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smoochy — Fri, 09 Dec 2022 03:43:28 GMT

I have several, given to me by my daughter who has traveled the world ( during her time in the US Army and as a civilian); and has lived abroad since 2015. They were hand crafted in their respective countries.
🇵🇪 Peru: a teeny tiny set that fits in the palm of your hand. The figures are hand painted with amazing detail. Made of clay I believe.
🇪🇹 Ethiopia: primitive set that fits into a manger/box that is covered with woven cloth. The figures are made from organic materials-twigs, seeds, etc. with bright scraps of cloth for wise men turbans
🇹🇭 Thailand: all figures are made of delicately painted celadon and have a distinctive Asian look

Can't put any of them out because of devil-kitten. Lol. Maybe next year.

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781Florist — Fri, 09 Dec 2022 04:32:29 GMT

@JFD12 Really beautiful! When you bought the one from QVC did it come with that mirror surround or is that your own touch? It is wonderful.

The one your husband made has the added advantage of being something from someone you love. My grandmother had her nativity on a bookcase in her living room and I used to study and admire it all throughout my childhood.

When she passed my mom got it, and kept it for me. It originally had chalk figures which chipped, cracked and otherwise failed to live up to the ravages of time. I found the perfect figures from a company called Landi and now I stare at the beautiful creche in my own living room and feel like my beloved Nana is still celebrating Christmas with me.

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Queen of shop — Fri, 09 Dec 2022 04:57:53 GMT

@JFD12 Just stunning. They both are beautiful but the one your husband made is special. I have the manger that my dad built when he and mom were first married in 1947. I treasure it. It is always the focal point in my Christmas decorating.

Enjoy your Christmas.

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Queen of shop — Fri, 09 Dec 2022 05:29:23 GMT

@781Florist The mirror surround is from Valerie Parr Hill H-208727. I have the gold one that I have behind my dad's manger. Perfect add on. It looks nice. There are three colors left. They are on sale too. Good luck.

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meallen616 — Fri, 09 Dec 2022 10:05:19 GMT

@JFD12,

Just beautiful, thanks for sharing,

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JFD12 — Fri, 09 Dec 2022 10:27:59 GMT

@781Florist Thank you! Yes, that mirror is from Valerie Parr Hill.

@Queen of shop Thank you for giving the Item number for it! 🤗

I would love to see everyone else's nativity sets! 😇😊

Merry Christmas! 🎅🏻 🧑🏻‍🎄

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on the bay — Fri, 09 Dec 2022 10:36:01 GMT

@JFD12,

They are beautiful!

I like how you arranged the figures in the first one in a circle. I've never seen it that way and it makes it even more stunning.

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ID2 — Fri, 09 Dec 2022 11:15:56 GMT

I have a nativity that I put under my tree every year. My mom did too. Grew up with one under the Christmas tree.

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racada — Tue, 13 Dec 2022 01:16:13 GMT

@JFD12 wrote:
@781Florist Thank you! Yes, that mirror is from Valerie Parr Hill.
@Queen of shop Thank you for giving the Item number for it! 🤗
I would love to see everyone else's nativity sets! 😇😊
Merry Christmas! 🎅🏻 🧑🏻‍🎄

I no longer set up a full nativity set, but instead use this figurine that was my mothers....I like the simplicity.