Today’s nativity is, well, pretty standard. I suspect many people have one similar. It came from a shop in a mall somewhere, where we sorted through characters to find what we thought were the best. But in the average, there is still great beauty! Just like in us…although we may not think we’re the best or greatest… there is still great beauty in you! And, if no one has told you today, you’re amazing! #Day19 #nativitycollector #crèchenerd
Today’s nativity is the first (I have several) of my peanuts nativities. I fell in love with Snoopy as a small child, I read the books of cartoons, read it in the paper, collected characters…all the things. I suppose this is proof that love can last a lifetime. #Day18 #nativitycollector #crèchenerd
This nativity makes me smile every time I walk into this room! Each character is 2.5-3ft tall. As soon as we saw these, we knew we had to have them, even though we really couldn’t afford them. Which reminds me that sometimes, the path of Christ doesn’t make sense on paper or by world standards, but God makes a way. (Not encouragement to over spend). #Day17 #nativitycollector #crèchenerd
Today’s nativity is new to us today! We found it at the Upscale Resale at St. Paul’s UMC Carolina Beach. For years we’ve wanted a new tree skirt, but never found one that we liked more than the cheap thing we had, until this one! And while this is a small example, it fits with Advent, sometimes just what we need takes time to be revealed. Waiting is a spiritual practice. Sometimes, we can grow weary of waiting and try to do things ourselves or accept less than we know is right, but waiting for God, co-creating with God, is worth the effort. #Day16 #nativitycollector #crèchenerd
Today’s nativity is the first in my collection. Neither Jenn nor I can recall exactly when we purchased. We believe it was Christmas 2000, just after we purchased this house and went “all out” decorating for Christmas, our first month as homeowners. It isn’t the most unique or prettiest of the collection, but made special by the addition of Dalmatians who have always been by the side of this Christ child, as they’ve always been by the side of this Christ’s child. Today is a fitting day to celebrate the constant companionship of dog with us! #Day12 #nativitycollector #crèchenerd