Those are all really neat, Jeanne. Tho I think the soapstone is my favorite, and I really like it in the little glass manger box. Wonderful memories from your folks too.
I'm almost ashamed to admit I never had a Nativity until this year. Then I fell in love with a Lenox type set I found at shopgoodwill, and had to have it. Now I'm wondering why it took me so long to decorate with one! I just always admired others' Nativities. How dumb of me.
I want to make a manger before next Christmas for it. I saw one for sale that looked not too hard to build. I saved the photo to try. My standing figures are about 8"-9" high.
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hugs 'n Happy Holidays,
Karen

They are all so pretty! Love that set you got at shopgoodwill, Karen!

Jeanne S., my favorite is the one with Mary & Joseph with the antennaes sticking out of their heads. lol! I imagine the artist considered them to be rays of holiness. I like the whirlagig thing too.

My grandmother had a beautiful creche (as they were referred to in my family). My mother gave it and a number of other heirloom Christmas decorations away to a friend when she became a Jehovah's Witness. It saddens me to this day that they are gone.

This is pewter and gold. It was given to us by DH's youngest brother several years ago as a thank you for his stay with us.

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It did not photograph well. It's really lovely.

~Sandy~

Really nice collections y'all have. All so different and nice. Loved the antique doll too Jeanne. ~tenderlee

W O N D E R F U L ! ! !
Very Beautiful Pictures.... of
a very Wonderful time... in our History !!!
JESUS IS THE REASON FOR THE SEASON>>..
I simply
Love Celebrating His Birth.....

" HAPPY BIRTHDAY JESUS !!!!!!!!!!!"

Thanks for the Wonderful post MsJeanne ! ! !
and
Love your pics also.... Ms Karen and Ms Sandy !!!

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God Bless !
SusieSunshine
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Very HAPPY ~ ~ ~ NEW ~ ~ ~ YEAR ! ! !

They are all sooo lovely!
Jeanne I love all of yours but the one you painted has wonderful color and depth...just beautiful.
Karen, you know I love yours too.
Sandy, I love pewter things too... I use alot of pewter color picture frames and such. How thoughtful of a gift...

I have two, a creamy white and gold one from my mom about 13yrs ago.. it is displayed in the master bedroom

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The second one dd bought for me last year for Christmas is displayed on the mantel with some angels on each side....
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I will post a link to my album so you can see the angels on each side. I also have a lighted set outside but no pictures yet...Oh yeah and the thrift store one in my village...

Here is a link that might be useful: Christmas 08