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A timeless symbol of the Christmas story can bring warmth and inspiration to the start of a new school year.As summer vacation draws to a close, it's time for the excitement of back to school season. As students and teachers prepare for a new academic year, thoughts of back to school gifts often come to mind - particularly for students heading off to college.You might be thinking: "Isn't a nativity set meant for the Christmas season?" While that's certainly true, gifting a nativity scene for bac …

A nativity set is typically displayed during the Christmas season as a reminder of the birth of Jesus - the reason for the season after all - but showcasing a nativity scene during different times of the year can be just as lovely. Since Mother's Day is approaching, we thought we'd consider if a nativity scene would be a good Mother's Day gift idea. In a nativity scene, Mary is depicted as a loving and devoted mother, caring for her newborn son Jesus in a humble manger. As such, a nati …

When most people think of nativity sets, they often associate them with the Christmas season. However, there's no reason why these beautiful decorations can't be displayed year-round! In fact, one particularly stunning way to showcase nativity sets is by incorporating them into your spring décor.One of the best ways to make your nativity set stand out during the spring season is by adding vibrant pops of color. There are a few different ways to achieve this:Use colorful fabrics: Instead o …

Back in the 1950s, the plastics industry was thriving. The post war economic boom was realized, especially in the United States because the US did not have to rebuild infrastructure devastated by the ravages of war. Plastics became popular as they were cheap and versatile. They carried with them a perception of modernism bent towards a refrain of a wondrous future. We now know the devastating problems that plastics cause and hope to work for a brighter, renewable future. Empire of Carol …

While YonderStar is a year-'round "Christmas" shop, we also herald the arrival of spring and the celebration of Easter !Arriving this year on April 17th, the date of Easter is a "moveable feast", if you will, occurring annually anywhere from March 22 and April 25th.  Its date is determined by the moon; specifically, it falls on the first full moon after the spring equinox (the first day of spring).  A small hiccup occurs when the first full moon and spring equinox occur on the same day …