15 inch resin Christmas nativity gift Holy Family wall plaque.
Our one piece Christmas nativity gift wall plaque has a real looking straw base. The Christmas nativity gift has two stone like pillars supporting the roof of the nativity wall plaque. The roof is wood like timber supports. The nativity portrays the baby Jesus lying in a manger with Mary sitting by his side. The nativity shows Joseph standing at Mary’s side with his hand over his heart. The three kings are presenting their gifts to the baby Jesus. A small white lame is gazing up at the Christ Child in his manger. A cluster of stars are attached to metal light beams shinning down from the Star of David. A metal loop to hang this detailed nativity scene. Baby Jesus has a white blanket spread over him. Mary is wearing a deep rose gown. Mary is also wearing a long, flowing, white head dress that has a white laced edging. Joseph is wearing a dark green gown. Joseph also has a brown cape. This wall plaque Christmas nativity set creche and Holy Family figurines will be a nice addition to any Christmas decor. Select this link to view our Christmas Nativity Scenes and Nativity Sets.
Shepherds: Long before man began to write history, shepherds watched the flocks, in the fields, to guard them against wild animals. Sheep generally wandered around from one place to another, through the villages and around them, looking for grass to eat under the care of a shepherd. The raising of sheep was a critical part of the Holy Lands social and agricultural system. They were part of the intricate sacrificial system that governed religious life at the time of Christ’s birth. Often shepherds were children, sometimes groups of children. The shepherd's job was to protect, feed, and provided shelter and direction for their flock. A shepherd would also lay down his life for his flock.
The shepherds of biblical times carried staffs to guide their flocks in times of danger. The staff was also a formidable weapon when the shepherd used it to defend the flock. Shepherd’s also carried a rod that was about a meter long and had a knob on the end. This was used to count the sheep. The shepherd’s daily routine involved calling forth the flock in the
morning. The sheep would actually recognize the shepherd’s voice. He would then watch the flock with the help of dogs, much the same as shepherds today do. If any sheep would stray the shepherd would follow it until it was brought back to the flock. He would also provide the flock with water either by leading them to a stream or at troughs attached to wells.
In the evening, the shepherd would call the flock back to the sheepfold. A sheepfold is an enclosure or pen for sheep. Usually the walls of the sheepfold were made of stone. As the shepherd led the sheep back to the fold, he would count them to make sure that all had returned. He would count them by having them pass under his rod. During the evening the shepherd would watch the entrance to the fold to ensure that none of the flock would be endangered.
Sheep are an important part of the economy of the Mediterranean, Europe, and Western Asia even today. Sheep are among the most important animals that man has tamed. They provide both food and clothing. Tapestries for walls, and carpets for floors, and blankets, are also made from sheep’s wool. They also furnish raw materials such as glue, tallow, suet, soap, fertilizer, cosmetics and the catgut used in stringing tennis rackets. Select this link to view our Christian gift ideas.
The Christmas Rose: Christmas Rose is an English plant that is regarded as a true Christmas flower. It is sometimes called the Snow or Winter Rose. It blooms in the depths of winter in the mountains of Central Europe. Legend links it with the birth of Christ and a modest shepherd maiden named Madelon. As Madelon tended her sheep one cold and wintry night, wise men and other shepherds passed by the snow-covered field, where she was, with their gifts for the Christ Child. The wise men carried the rich gifts of gold, myrrh and frankincense and the shepherds, fruits, honey and doves. Poor Madelon began to weep at the thought of having nothing to offer, not even a simple flower for the Newborn King, as she was very poor indeed. And as she stood there weeping, an angel saw her sorrow, and brushed aside the snow at her feet to reveal a most beautiful white flower tipped with pink, the Christmas rose. Select this link to view our nativity Christmas ornaments.