This beautiful large 13 Inch Christmas Creche
is approximately 29” wide, 13” at its peak, and 13” deep. The Christmas Creche is constructed of wood and moss, along with corn husks for decoration. The crèche has a wooden roof that is covered in sphagnum moss and corn husks. On the left side of the crèche is a small fence. Behind the fence is a burlap grain bag, and also a group of corn husks. The fence and surrounding support beams are wrapped in corn husks. Above the enclosed area is a small loft with corn husks stored on top it. The back wall has moss covering the stone wall. There is also a doorway towards the right side. The right side has a support beam and a fence, all wrapped in corn husks. The walkway to the door has a faux rock appearance, while the rest of the ground is covered in moss.
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Candles.
Man has been using candles since 3000 B.C. The ancients used them to prolong the day. Candles became a symbol of expressing joy. The Romans exchanged glowing tapers as expressions of goodwill and affection. The use of candles for Christmas celebrations was absorbed into the symbol of Jesus as the light of the World, and as a symbol of everlasting life.
The tradition of putting candles in the windows comes from Ireland. When Christianity was suppressed in Ireland, the priest had to travel secretly, through the night, to visit his parishioners. Irish Christians left their doors unlocked and candles in the windows to show the priests where there was a friendly place to stay and to guide them through the dark night. When the English authorities questioned the people, they explained that the candles were for Mary and Joseph.
Christmas Cards The very modern tradition evolved from English school boys in the early 1800’s. They would send Christmas pieces or greetings to their parents. They were written on decorated sheets to show off their progress in composition and penmanship. In 1842 William Egley tried to make a commercial success of Christmas cards but failed to arouse any interest. In 1847, Sir Henry Cole commissioned J.C. Horsely to make a card. There was little interest at first, but by 1868, it was a common practice in all of England. Louis Prange began the public sale of Christmas card in America in 1875.