5 Inch Holy Family of Mary, Joseph, and Jesus in the manger
is the beginning set for collectors.
Fontanini nativity scene figurines are unique!
Fontanini sets are specially formulated with polymer that captures every line and texture of fontanini master sculptor Elio Simonetti’s original clay sculptures. The fontanini nativity set figurines will not chip or break. Each fontanini scene figure is hand painted in the rich colors of Tuscany and antiqued for a distinctive wood carved look.
The fontanini nativity set Holy Family story.
The night was slate blue with golden stars that hung from the sky as if suspended by little hooks. Cold air swirled about the landscape in gusts as families across the Holy Land crawled beneath warm blankets and skins to protects themselves from the night’s frigid air.
Angels looking down upon this now barren region might have been surprised to find movement coming from outside the city of David. But, not Gabriel. God’s archangel knew exactly who the sojourners were as they slowly traveled the expanse of the land leading to the gates of Bethlehem. The angel had been with the woman nine months before. He had delivered wondrous news with words of comfort and expectation.
Sitting at her home in wide-eyed innocence, the virgin Mary was told by Gabriel that she was to be the mother of the Son of God. The event was destined to change the world and the young woman was afraid, but Gabriel comforted her on that day. He helped her through the coming months. He guided her soul as she prepared for the miracle.
Gabriel also spoke to Joseph, the carpenter, who was betrothed to Mary. His words were soothing and filled with promise. As Mary’s intended husband, Joseph needed to understand the mission his bride was to accomplish in the coming months. And from the day of his enlightenment, Joseph joined with Gabriel to guard Mary’s health as she grew large with the Holy Child and wise in her newfound grace and maturity.
As the birth of Jesus approached, a census was ordered throughout the Holy Land by Roman Emperor Caesar Augustus. Law required that everyone travel to the city of their ancestors, thus Mary and Joseph set off for Bethlehem. Gabriel had helped Joseph locate a small donkey to ease Mary’s travel burden and then the guardian angel accompanied the two on their arduous journey home.
Leading Mary over rugged terrain toward Bethlehem was a labor of love for Joseph. How tenderly he walked the donkey, glancing at Mary with each step. Her radiant smile assured Joseph that all was well, as a gatekeeper allowed the couple into Bethlehem, in the late night hours. He observed the woman’s state of maternity, though Mary never uttered a sound, and pointed out the inn’s direction before returning to his solitary post.
Since only the stable behind the crowded inn could be found to shelter the two, there was no choice but to make the best of the situation. The couple moved into the straw-filled room. They would share the humble shelter with gentle animals, birds and the still sounds of the night. They would wait out the long hours of Mary’s labor with courage and faith in God’s will.
A hush fell over the stable as midnight passed. A gentle breath of wind extinguished the single candle lit to warm the darkness. The animals stirred with quiet expectation as the earth stood still for just a moment. Then the sky exploded with light and showers of music! Great chorals of singing angels could be heard to all of the ends of the earth. Each voice serenaded the tiny Child born on that night
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