Saturday, December 6, 2008

Holy Collection!

Last night we attended a nativity display at a stake center (LDS Church) in Arlington—VERY impressive. There were easily more than 1,000 different "settings" as most of the rooms were completely packed. (I'm talking displays on tables, floors, and shelving in most of the rooms) It was difficult to get good shots, or even SEE some of the nativities, but here are a few that turned out:



Some collections included pieces from all over the world. Sadly, many were not labeled. So I'm unsure of origins and materials on many of them.

Lladro? Not sure . . .








Above—The plaque reads: This display is the Vatican Authorized Nativity. The figures depicted are replicas of characters from Vatican paintings or sculptures and have been faithfully reproduced by artisans commissioned by the Franklin Mint. (Click on image to view larger).

Below: One of the packed rooms.

Warning—I am about to digress. Below: Just so you know, ALL nativities were accepted . . . even Star Wars, or is that a planet episode from Star Trek?

I don't mean to poke fun, well, maybe just a little. But some of the decorating was a little um . . .

(Jamie—sister in-law and scary shepherd.)

So which one is your favorite?
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8 comments:

  1. LaurieDecember 6, 2008 at 6:12 PM

    Wow, thanks for sharing. I liked the one two down from the Vietnam one (if that makes sense).

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  2. TejuDecember 6, 2008 at 9:57 PM

    i liked the kenyan one...it must have been windy in the vatican one...everything was so flowy!

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  3. Amanda SevallDecember 7, 2008 at 2:10 PM

    What a cool collection! Best nativity? I liked the Vatican commissioned one - so much detail. Best picture? The last one for sure! Thanks for making me laugh :) Thanks for the love of our Christmas tree. Wish our house was more "done" and not in renovation mode so I could decorate more. Next year! So where are pictures your Christmas decorations Anna.... don't leave us all in suspense! :)

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  4. AnnaDecember 7, 2008 at 5:01 PM

    MY decorations? Sadly I have to admit all we have is the tree and it is the same as last year. I would like to decorate more . . . and actually, I'm not sure why I haven't . . . hmmmmm

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  5. JamieDecember 8, 2008 at 1:45 PM

    Hi fabulous sister-n-law here yes the famous one in the last pic. Which is also my favorite. Umm..I think my face made his face look better...hmm new solution to totally hideous clay men. It was so fun send me the other crazy face pic of me just so I can laugh..

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  6. NatMoDecember 8, 2008 at 2:17 PM

    Loved the first one! And Star Wars...AWESOME idea.....

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  7. melindaDecember 8, 2008 at 5:49 PM

    hey this is melinda i love your blog it is so cute oh and i have a blog it is timetolive-meinda.blogspot.com

    =]

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  8. Peterson FamilyDecember 11, 2008 at 7:13 AM

    Well, as for a favorite, I am going to have to go with Spain, since that's where the hubby served his mish... they do look like Lladro (I only have one to compare it to, so I am not exactly an expert). Very fun! :)

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