When I get to sit for a moment and enjoy how cozy our home is at this time of year, certain things take me back in time and remind me of Christmas' past. One of the things I treasure most is something a stranger might look and question why it's there or why it looks the way it does.
This is my nativity. It sits in front of my kitchen sink, where I can enjoy them most often. As you can see, there are some pieces that are glazed and some that are antiqued. The glazed pieces are my mothers and the antiqued pieces are my grandmothers. I inherited both incomplete sets at some point in my life, so I decided to put them together as one. They are a mesh of the two women that made each and every Christmas I had as a child special. The nativity reminds me of candy making, caroling, decorating, big family meals, homemade pajamas, painting ornaments, holiday baking, surprise visits from Santa, and secret whispers my mother and grandmother shared I knew were about my gifts that I tried so intently to decipher.
Some brought gold, frankincense, myrrh, and some played the drum. If I brought a treasure to the Lord I think this would be my gift.
6 comments:
I would love that nativity too! My favorite parts of this time of year are the traditions and memories...Merry Christmas!
Beautiful Nativity! I've never thought to have one in the kitchen...duh, the one room we're always in :). I think it would be a perfect gift! Have a great Christmas! Loved the letter!
Very sweet. It is the true "reason for the season". Thanks for sharing!
That is an awesome nativity. Definately something to treasure. The two nativities look good together.
How neat. Such a priceless treasure. Hope you guys have a great Christmas. I'm not sure if I told you yet but I loved your Christmas letter, so cute.
Have a Merry Christmas - I hope you get to relax a bit! The Nativity is so special. I love this time of year and the chance to remember the birth of Jesus. I was touched when you said the nativity would be your gift to Him.
It's nice to look back & have great memories of times with the ones you love. Your Christmas letter was awesome & we enjoyed the pictures, too.
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