Small collection of Nativities

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  1. marlingardener

    marlingardener Happy

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    We have collected Nativities from around the world, and now have 35 which we put out at Christmastime. We hope you enjoy looking at a few of them!

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    Peruvian nativity ( photo / image / picture from marlingardener's Garden )
    We especially like this one because of the llama on the left of Mary, and the charming expressions on the faces.

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    Carved gourd ( photo / image / picture from marlingardener's Garden )
    This carved gourd from Africa holds a surprise--

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    Inside the carved gourd ( photo / image / picture from marlingardener's Garden )
    A night and a day scene of the Nativity.

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    Caribbean nativity ( photo / image / picture from marlingardener's Garden )
    This woven grass Nativity is from the Caribbean. I can't imagine the nimbleness of the fingers that made it!

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    Peruvian musical nativity ( photo / image / picture from marlingardener's Garden )
    This Holy Family from Guatemala is obviously very musical!

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    Guatemalan nativity ( photo / image / picture from marlingardener's Garden )
    This nativity from Guatemala has a couple of anomalies. Can you spot them? It's still charming, even if a little time-line confused.

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    In His hands ( photo / image / picture from marlingardener's Garden )
    And this one just touches my heart, somehow. It is from Mexico.
    Happy holidays to us all!
     
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  3. Donna S

    Donna S Hardy Maple

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    They are wonderful Jane. What a great collection. I want to see the rest of them.
     
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    cherylad Countess of Cute-ification Plants Contributor

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    I love 'em all. Yes... please show more!
     
  5. Philip Nulty

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    Hi Jane,..what an unusual collection and very interesting to see how other countries depict the Nativity,..oh do please post more of your collection,..oh is it the buntings in the Guaetamala one?.
     
  6. Sjoerd

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    That's an interesting collection. Where did you come across these? Interesting things.
     

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