Nativities

Although we don't have a plethora of holiday decorations, it's a joy to pull our nativities out of the Christmas box.  We had the idea several years ago to try collecting a nativity from each country we visited.  These pieces are fun memorabilia from our travels as well as reminders that the Incarnation took place for all people of all nations.  As we celebrate the birth of our Savior, it's beautiful to see how believers in other cultures artistically depict the nativity.  These are some of our favorites:

Cameroon

Guatemala

Bethlehem, West Bank

"The angel said to them, 'Do not be afraid.  I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all people.  Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord.  This will be a sign to you: you will find a baby wrapped in cloths lying in a manger.'"

Luke 2:10-12