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Spend the Summer Gathering Stars
We are honored that so many nativity collectors shop at YonderStar all year long, and we'd like to reward your loyalty and say thanks with a special promotion!Here's how it works:When you shop at YonderStar between June 1st and November 1st, 2018 you will automatically earn a discount you can use during the entire month of December 2018.Your discount will be good even on sale and end of year clearance items!Simply shop while logged into as a registered customer at YonderStar and we'll keep track
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Jun 1st 2018
Be Inspired : Something Old Something New
We were so delighted to receive this photo from Shannon in Oregon - she has a vintage Holy Family carved in Obergammermau, Germany and displays it alongside pieces from the LEPI Venetian nativity collectionThe color palette and scale of her antique nativity set are so complimented by the additional pieces. So lovely to mix old and new together. Thank you again Shannon for sending us the photo.
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May 13th 2018
Ukrainian Christmas Tradition of Vertep and Shopka
Ukraine has a rich history of Christmas traditions, with the Vertep tradition of the nativity play being among the most important.Vertep is the Ukrainian tradition of the nativity story presented using a puppet theater. The Ukrainian word Vertep is rooted in the Old Slavonic word for cave.The vertep (nativity) is traditionally housed in a shopka (from the Polish for box) and travels from house to house within a village. The performance of the Vertep would take place with carols, and the sec
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Apr 8th 2018
Be Inspired : Anne's Nativity Collection
Our dear friend Anne in Utah has shared her inspiring nativity collection with many throughout the years and she has been kind enough to send in photos of her recent Celebration of Christ display. The light of Christ is truly present in Anne's artful and educational outreach. Here are some of her photos for you to enjoy:
Have Faith Christ's there in Life's Summer, Sharing His Warmth and Light.
Anne's Summer nativity display is alive with bright colors. Her addition of a bowl and pitch
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Mar 23rd 2018
Creating Your Nativity : Find Your Style
Creating a nativity scene display for yourself of someone else? The first thing to ask is : What's my style? Or their style?
Is is classic beauty with traditional elements and a timeless sense of tradition?
Or is it whimsical, unique and off-beat?
If your style is classic, you're likely to enjoy a classic nativity scene as well.
For classic styling, you can't hardly go wrong with Fontanini. Made in Italy, the options for styling your nativity display
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Mar 9th 2018