J and I visited a compendium of creches this weekend. It's probably the most astounding display of international worship of Christmas in my life. There were two- to three-hundred creche dispalys, each from a different country. Some were modern, others antique, but indelibly, all were indigenous their native country's art styles. J joked that I was taking so many pictures, but I wanted badly to share them. It was a blessed opportunity, and made me ponder on the international nature of God's love for his unique children.
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| Silver plated porcelain. |
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| Sri Lanka: Painted wood block nativity set. Most of the wood used is from rubber trees, which have been harvested for latex and then recycled. |
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| Peruvian Sandstone |
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| Brazil |
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| Zimbabwe |
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| Madagascar |
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| Mexico |
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| New Zealand |
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| Fiji |
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| Mother of Pearl-- presented by King Hussein of Jordan in 1965. |
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| Nambia: Carved on an ostrich egg |
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| China |
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| Israel |
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| Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. John 14:27. |
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| Seraphim Nativity |
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