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Whether you call the Christmas nativity scene "belen," creche, crib, "jeslicky," manger, "nacimiento," "pesebre," "presepio," "putz," or "szopka" -- you're speaking our language!

10/15/2026

“The Holy Family” by Nigerian artist Akeni Prosper

ONLINE ATTENDEES WANTED! Registration is open for online (Zoom) attendees to the Friends of the Creche "Following the St...
10/15/2026

ONLINE ATTENDEES WANTED! Registration is open for online (Zoom) attendees to the Friends of the Creche "Following the Star" Conference on NOVEMBER 7!

Join the conference in San Antonio, Texas from your own home! Participate in the FOTC annual meeting and all presentations on Saturday, Nov 7. See first comment for info and registration.

⭐️ FOLLOWING THE EYE TO THE INCARNATION
Daniel Zorn, founder and coordinator of the annual Crèche Festival Houston

Daniel will share when, why and how the Christmas Nativity Art Competition became part of the festival. This juried art exhibition and competition does not disappoint! It adds a contemporary twist and enhances the festival’s display of crèches from private collections. Daniel will also share what has been learned, and how the art leads the eye, the way the story leads the heart — toward Christ.

⭐️ A CRECHE PERSPECTIVE
Jeremy Jennings, Groups Minister at San Antonio's Oak Hills Church

Perspectives: everyone has a perspective. When we look at the imagery of the Creche, we find many different perspectives not only in the nativity scene but throughout the centuries. Let's look at these perspectives and see how they impact us today.

⭐️ THE STORY OF A NATIVITY CELEBRATION: HOSTING A LARGE COMMUNITY NATIVITY EVENT
Sheryl Carroll and Jennifer Paulsen

The Carrollton, Texas Nativity Celebration, sponsored by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, is currently in its 21st year and attracts over 4,000 attendees every year. Director Sheryl Carroll and Jennifer Paulsen will speak about the history and logistics of organizing this large community exhibit. They will share the process of setting up and taking down the display, how they recruit and manage volunteers, and how they create community awareness of the event.

Note: Photos of speakers are from the 2025 conference in Cleveland, Ohio.

This nativity is from Bangladesh. It's made of various types of dried leaves and wood on a green cloth background on ca...
10/12/2026

This nativity is from Bangladesh. It's made of various types of dried leaves and wood on a green cloth background on cardboard. It folds up into a large card.

The slanted photo shows you how it looks when displayed.

Today I am going to share a few German nativities. These are all on Pinterest and not from my own collection. Germany ha...
10/10/2026

Today I am going to share a few German nativities. These are all on Pinterest and not from my own collection. Germany has such a variety of styles. Their wood carvings, especially those from Oberammergau, are incredible. There is also an example of a pewter nativity. These are very intricate and beautiful.

This is a clay baking mold nativity. I got it in Germany around 1997.
10/06/2026

This is a clay baking mold nativity. I got it in Germany around 1997.

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Greeneville, TN
37616, 37743 & 37745 (GENERAL DELIVERY) AND 37744 (P.O. BOXES)

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