65 results for 'well'

Does your naitivty scene have a well?(Post)

In biblical times, the town well would have provided drinkable water for people and animals, and in present day, the well is a symbol of Jesus and also the "Water of Life" or the Holy Spirit.A town w ...

Creating Your Nativity : Find Your Style(Post)

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 ...

30% OFF FONTANINI SALE(Post)

Nativity scenes from the House of FONTANINI in Italy have been cherished collectibles for decades.  Each piece is richly detailed and hand-painted in an old-world palette for authenticity a ...

Tradition of the Sleeping Shepherd(Post)

While not as common as the regular shepherds in a nativity display, a sleeping shepherd is still a figure often scene. Where does this sleeping shepherd tradition come from?You're probably familiar w ...

Fontanini New for 2026 Spotlight - Lorenzo the Cheese Peddler(Post)

The folks at the House of Fontanini have added Lorenzo the Cheese Peddler and his cheese cart as part of their new for 2026 offerings.  Why would a nativity village need a cheese peddler scene y ...

Easter in Ukraine - Our Virtual World Tour Continues(Post)

Orthodox Christians in Ukraine (and around the world) celebrate Easter Sunday today, April 19th. What are the traditions of the Orthodox Easter celebration in Ukraine? Many churches hold an overni ...

Thailand and the Beauty of Thai Metalwork(Post)

The next stop on our virtual world tour: Thailand. We have been offering Fair Trade nativity scenes from Thailand for many years now, and they continue to get noticed for their lustrous metalwork and ...

Outdoor Nativity Sets from General Foam Plastics / Empire of Carolina(Post)

The iconic lighted plastic outdoor nativity sets long made in the USA are sadly no longer in production. General Foam Plastics (formerly Empire of Carolina) has closed its manufacturing plant ...

It's time to start GATHERING STARS for December discounts !(Post)

HERE WE GO AGAIN! - another chance to "GATHER STARS" for December shopping discounts !Many of you will remember our "GATHERING STARS" summer promotion from last year, but for those of you who have re ...

Tips for Purchasing an Outdoor Nativity Scene(Post)

Tips for Purchasing an Outdoor Nativity Scene Published on: November 7, 2023 An outdoor nativity scene can be a wonderful addition to your Christmas decorations, but choosing the right one re ...

Whatever Happened to General Foam Plastics and the Blow Mold Plastic Nativity Sets?(Post)

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 ...

Canadian Christmas and Nanaimo Bars(Post)

Many Christmas traditions in Canada are very similar to those celebrated in America, so for today's tour stop, I thought we'd take a look at some of Canada's traditional recipes - many of which are b ...

The Beauty of Sustainability: Hand-Carved Nativity Sets from Indonesia(Post)

Sustainable Use of Acacia, Alstonia, and Albizia Wood in Indonesian Nativity SetsMay 28, 2024 by Cynthia SnyderIndonesia is renowned for its exquisite hand-carved wooden objects, which reflect t ...