I'm so excited! I have my progressive Nativity scene set up. I bought it last year as a Christmas gift from my parents (thank you again!!!), and I had the brainwave of making it progress as the season progresses.
Since Mary and Joseph aren't yet in Bethlehem, they are making progress towards the town. The stable has not yet arrived (nor has it been made, but that's a story for later), but no matter. We have townsfolk and a few animals, as well as shepherds on the hills!
These figurines were hand-built, and are really exquisite in their detail. I'm so very, very happy with them! It makes it even better that I know personally the people who made them, and can picture their faces as I look upon my little scene.
Here's how it looks now. I'll update as time goes on so that you can see the progression!
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| Sheep and the shepherd on the hills |
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| The Holy Family, still distant from town |
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| Another view of the hills, cow included |
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| Town, including water carrier and woodcutter |
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| Ladies gossiping |
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| Bethlehem from a distance. The bare spot in the background will have the stable. |
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| The cheesemaker...with a wood stick; the pot has wooden handles! |
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| The woodcutter, up close |
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| Washerwoman and baker, having a chat |
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| A view of the water carrier to show the detail |
Love,
Alexandra
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