On Exhibit~

Every year, 

for the past several years,

we have enjoyed a local creche exhibit

of about 900 different nativity sets at the beginning 

of December.

They are amazing!

Made out of paper, seeds, nuts, newspaper,

bottle caps, porcelain, wood, coconut, ivory...

and from dozens of different countries.

It's a free event~

and always surprises me that it is held in an LDS ward.

What a testimony to Jesus and his coming!

So simple, so divine...

it never ceases to amaze me~

His coming into our world

100% God,

100% Man,

a baby...

our King and Saviour.

Oh, how I need Him!

Here's a little sample:

(note: no flash is allowed, so some of the pics are a little dark)

These two were part of the town of Bethlehem
(Fontantini Collection)
It was Olivia's favorite room~

Gotta love this 'cowboy' nativity~

This one from the Philippines
used rolled newspaper~

And, of course the 'Charlie Brown' nativity~
~for you, sis :)