I’ve always been a bit of a
Nativity scene collector. I currently have six different scenes (not counting
ornaments), all with a story. My collecting began the
first Christmas after I got married. My mom gave me the Holy Family group of a
collectable bisque porcelain set. Each year she gave me another figurine until I
had the key pieces. This set will always be special since it was the first .
My second nativity is hand-carved
in beautiful wood. I got it in Ecuador and it took several days of negotiating
to get the price down to something I could afford, but when I saw it, I knew I had
to have it.
The third, my husband and mother-in-law picked up a yard sale. At
least they were thinking of me while I was at work.
One of my most precious
will always be the one I got after my grandmother’s passing. It was
hand-painted by her friend and every time I look at it, I think of my wonderful
grandma.
The fifth, my mom picked up while she and I were doing some volunteer
work in Mexico. It needed a little TLC, but mom brought it home, touched it up
and every time I look at it I think of the time we spent together in
Mexico.
The newest addition to my collection was given to me by a co-worker and
good friend. She knew how much I enjoyed Nativity scenes, so always gave me
something for Christmas with that theme. I hope the photos do them justice.
My second nativity is hand-carved
in beautiful wood. I got it in Ecuador and it took several days of negotiating
to get the price down to something I could afford, but when I saw it, I knew I had
to have it. 
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