Nativities, American style

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I have always featured international nativities in my blogs. Today I thought you might like to see a few of my nativities! While several I have are from other countries, today I will feature ones from the United States of America. Although, who knows what country they were actually manufactured in!

Circa 1962

This first one I have had since I was about 3 years old.

Joseph and the shepherd boy are a little worse for the wear, as I decided (as a 4 year old) that one night they needed a bath. Their paint did not agree.

Avon

This nativity is from when I was selling Avon. It is kid-friendly; made from a plastic rubber material.

The cinnamon stick ‘stable’ was given to me one year by a secret prayer partner from my church. I find a place for it every year.

This is a glass nativity meant to have a small candle behind it.

I’ve had it for decades!

This nativity is heavy and made from a porcelain/ceramic type material. A dear friend gave it to me one year, along with 2 porcelain angels from the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Avon

This is made from a thin metal with a holographic background, by Avon. Selling Avon allowed me to pay just enough bills so I could stay home with my newborn son. What a blessing!

Unknown

This tiny metallic nativity is actually quite heavy! A dear friend gave it to me, knowing I love miniatures and nativities.

Costco

This lovely nativity was a birthday present from my husband. Now, he knows to separate my birthday (which is in December) from Christmas. This is vital - ask anyone who has a December birthday! But he knew I would love this very large nativity, and he was right!

I love the expression on the camel’s face.

This nativity is metal and glass. Another great nativity from my Avon days.

This small nativity is carved from rock and is from Peru. My sister gave it to me many years ago.

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This last nativity was given to me by dear friends. My son sang a Christmas solo one year in our church’s Children Christmas Special. They found this lovely music box with the same song! So of course they had to give it to us.

That’s all for today. Thank you for going on this little tour of my home, and reminiscing with me of Christmas’ past.

I wish for you a Christmas filled with love and joy. No matter circumstances, God’s love for you does not change.

What a reason to be joyful!

‘Til next time,

inkspired

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