This 3 Piece Holy Family Nativity Set with Stable
is a wonderful starter set. Made by Fontanini. Measures 12” long, 9.5” at its peak and 6” deep. Constructed of wood, moss and bark. Figures included are Mary, Joseph and Jesus. Made of polymer. This small stable has a moss covered roof. In the left corner is a bark piece lining the outer edge. Inside the left wall is a bundle of hay. There is a faux brick wall in the center. To the right of that there is a small window. In the right corner, there is a ladder. There is another bark piece to the right. On the left hand front corner, the Fontanini gold emblem lies. Baby Jesus is detachable from his crib. He measures 2.5” long by 2” wide. He lies on a bed of hay with a white swaddling blanket covering Him. Mary measures 4” tall. She kneels before Jesus in an apricot colored gown with a white mantle covering her head. She also has an antiqued teal shawl draped around her shoulders. Joseph stands 5” tall in a carnation pink tunic with an antiqued white collar. He has a coral colored cape and a gold belt. He holds a staff in his left hand.
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The Story of the Holy Family
The night was slate blue with golden stars that hung from the sky as if suspended by little hooks. Cold air gusted as families across the Holy Land crawled beneath warm blankets.
Angels looking upon this barren region might have been surprised to find movement outside the city of David. 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 wondrous news with words of 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, and 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. Joseph needed to understand the mission his bride was to accomplish. And from the day of his enlightenment, Joseph joined 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. Gabriel helped Joseph locate a donkey to ease Mary’s travel burden and accompanied the two on their arduous journey.
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 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. The animals stirred with expectation. Then the sky exploded with light and showers of music! Great choirs of angels could be heard. Each voice serenaded the tiny Child born on that night of nights.
