What is Christmas all
about? Santa Claus? Presents? Family
gatherings? The real meaning of Christmas does
involve a Gift, the greatest Gift of all - the
birth of our Lord Jesus Christ. What better way
to be reminded of what God gave to us than with
a beautiful olive
wood Nativity Set?
Displaying your own hand-carved nativity set,
crafted from olive wood from the Holy Land, is
the perfect way to commemorate the miracle of
the Virgin birth and to refocus your attention
during the hustle and bustle of the holiday season.
With decorating, shopping, writing cards and baking
cookies, it's easy to forget the reason why you're
doing all of this.
That's why an olive wood Nativity display
is almost a necessity in anyone's home. After
all, none of us wants to forget, for even a moment,
what the Nativity is all about.
Jewish prophets foretold the birth of a Messiah
in Bethlehem who would deliver their people from
their oppressors. Because of a tax census, a carpenter
named Joseph and his wife, Mary, traveled to Bethlehem.
Mary, who was a virgin who conceived the Son of
God by the Holy Spirit, was "great with child"
according to the Gospel of Luke. Since the inns
were full of other travelers, Joseph and Mary
had no place to lodge, but seeing that she was
close to delivering her baby, an innkeeper offered
them shelter in an animal stable. Giving birth
to Jesus there, she laid Him in a feeding trough.
Shepherds in a field were greeted by angels who
sent them to the stable to worship the newborn
King.
In the beginning of the 12th century, St. Francis
of Assissi celebrated a Midnight Mass in a stable.
The Christmas story was reenacted with men and
live animals and the word 'creche' emerged, derived
from the German word for crib. Creche, referring
to the manger where Jesus was born, was later
referred to as the place of the Nativity.
The Gospels of Luke and Matthew describe the
Nativity story and Luke's version is often read
on Christmas Eve as a reminder of the reason we
celebrate Christmas. Apart from the reading of
the Christmas story, it is important to be reminded
daily of it, especially during the busy holidays.
That's why many homes include Nativity sets as
part of their Christmas décor. Hand-carved
olive wood Nativity sets add the perfect touch
to anyone's decorating scheme. Knowing the olive
wood comes directly from the Holy Land where Jesus
was born and lived makes the Nativity set even
more meaningful.
Some people choose to display collections of
Nativity sets rather than just having one. Of
course, including an olive wood Nativity set adds
to the authenticity of the display and is a unique
addition to your collection. Collecting nativity
sets from around the world and from various cultures
makes no sense without featuring an authentic
olive wood Nativity
set.
Being reminded of that night when Jesus was born
in a lowly stable helps you and your family to
focus on the reason Christ came. Celebrate His
grace and mercy with an olive wood Nativity set
that is sure to become a family heirloom.
Do you want the perfect gift for the
holidays? Something special that can
be enjoyed for years to come? An olive wood nativity
set, with the Zytoon seal of approval, comes directly
from our workshop in Bethlehem, and is the perfect
gift for your loved ones. Our affordable olive
wood nativities come from our family’s small
factory in Bethlehem, and are all hand-carved
from the indigenous olive tree into magnificent
pieces of art.
A nativity set is a perfect gift for all! The
nativity set is both a meaningful present and
a beautiful scene to share. The olive wood is
designed and intricately cut into cherished pieces-a
nativity set is a gift someone can treasure for
life. Each piece of our olive wood nativity sets
is made from premium olive wood, and crafted by
the top carvers in Bethlehem.
Our affordable prices make our nativity sets
the most valuable collectors item. My father personally
makes sure that our nativity sets are carved from
the finest olive wood, and that each piece in
the set is matched to the appropriate grain of
olive wood.
Each lovely olive wood figurine is made without
ever damaging the parent tree-we carve only from
the pruned branches.
Our affordable prices make our nativity sets
the most valuable collectors item. My father personally
makes sure that our nativity sets are carved from
the finest olive wood, and that each piece in
the set is matched to the appropriate grain of
olive wood.
Each lovely olive wood figurine is made without
ever damaging the parent tree-we carve only from
the pruned branches.
We would like to share our nativity sets with
you. The gift of a nativity set, especially one
that comes from that same beautiful Bethlehem,
where Jesus was born, is an invaluable present.
It is made in our small factory just minutes from
the Nativity Church, just steps from where Jesus
first appeared in our midst.
The nativity set evokes a feeling of peace and
prosperity for all humankind. The beautiful natural
olive wood set, which includes Joseph (with staf),
Mary, Baby Jesus (in his manger), The Three Kings
bearing gifts, a Shepherd (with staf), a Cow,
a Donkey and two Sheep, takes us back two thousand
years. It commemorates the time of Jesus’
infancy, and his importance to all Christians.Average
height of the figures is about 6.8 inches .
This set includes an Olive Wood Stable (Crèche)
that has a collapsible base for easy storage.
The base folds back so that a nativity set can
fit inside the stable. A special highlight of
this Stable (Crèche) is the natural bark
roof, which gives it a rustic look.
A special box to put the complete set is included.
It is about 9.6 inches in height, 11 inches in
width and 6.6 inches in depth. |
