I didn't get as many photos as I wanted, when I got to the main display room I was told that I couldn't take photos (sniff). But of those photographed, this is probably my favorite. It reminds me of the Book of Mormon panel made by Vicki's dad. It is carved from a single piece of wood yet is 3-dimensional (how do they do that?).
The creche festival is held at the beautifully designed Midway Stake Center which reflects the Swiss ancestry of this area (I love it when the Church designs its chapels to reflect the culture of the area).
At the entrance was this lovely ice sculpture nativity.
There were hundreds, if not thousands, of nativities there. As a nativity collector I love the diversity of those displayed. This is a sweet little beaded angel from Mexico. The placard says that the tribe only makes two of these each year.
The minute I saw this one I knew it was from Peru. I love the distinct dress of native Peruvians.
This one caught my attention because of the moose-camel (Spencer loves moose) but upon closer inspection I saw that there were also bears and wolves in attendance around the holy igloo.
There is a whole room devoted to this Fontinini nativity that has over 1000 pieces. It is amazing to see. The table on which it is displayed has to be 20+ feet long. The design has been meticulously carried out with little stone paths that lead between the different *residences*. I can't even imagine the hours it took to set up this display.
My favorite part was the choir of heavenly angels come to sing praises at the Savior's birth.
Another medium that always speaks to my heart are the nativities that are carved of olive wood from the Holy Land. Two generous friends have given me small nativities from their trips to Israel. This one is from Jordan.
Gordon commented that with all the mediums and interpretations for nativities all are done in love and praise of the little Christ child. Truly all things speak of His glory. I missed a photo of a all-natural nativity made from stones, branches, pine cones and bark.
As we were leaving on the opposite side of the building from the entrance we saw another example of all nature praising the Christ child. When I look at this naturally occurring ice sculpture I see Mary, great with child, and faithful Joseph leading the humble donkey.
It is my hope that this wonderful season will leave you with Peace... for truly He is Wonderful, Counselor, The Mighty God, The Everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.
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That Mary on that Peru one looks awful mad. And maybe a little bit like an old woman. I guess if I were an old woman I'd be mad about a new baby.
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