This Nativity scene is special to me not only because my dad made it, but also because it very different and unique from any I've seen before or since. It begins (and gets put away) as a puzzle!
If you look carefully at this photo, you'll be able to see all the important characters from the Nativity, but I'll also point them out to you as I set it up.
Here is the barn - it forms the base of the puzzle.
Next come Mary and Joseph, and Baby Jesus in the manger. You can tell Mary and Joseph from the other people because they are kneeling by the manger.
There is a shepherd watching his flock by night.
And, of course, the Three Wise Men and their camel. Can you see their crowns?
And finally, a few more sheep have wandered in to see what is going on!
It's not Christmas at my house until I set up my Nativity. At the end of the holidays, it does take a minute or two to remember how to put the puzzle back together! As long as I remember to put the camel and the cow in first, and to point their heads to opposite sides, then I can do it! :)
Happy Thursday! As always, I hope you are having a wonderful week!
8 comments:
how special. I've never seen anything so clever. Happy Christmas to you!LeeAnna
What a wonderful Nativity scene/puzzle. This is a real treasure. Thank you for sharing.
What a wonderful tradition and a special gift from your father. I love clever things like that!
Your father is a very crafty person. That is the neatest Nativity I have seen as well as the neatest puzzle I have seen! It's wonderful!
What a precious gift. Loved this post. Merry Christmas to you!
Oh that is a fun Nativity set and a treasure for you to keep!
This is wonderful! What a treasure! Merry Christmas!
What a wonderfully unique and beautiful nativity scene. Wishing you a very Merry Christmas.
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