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World Nativity Traditions

World Nativity Traditions

 

"For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord." Luke 2:11

The World Nativity collection of the Marian Library - International Marian Research Institute includes thousands of nativities from around the world. A variety of local customs and traditions depicting the story of Christ's birth and presence are represented. These crèches are expressions of how Christianity has shaped the culture and faith of people all over the world.

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  • In Praise of Shepherding

    In Praise of Shepherding

  • To the Farthest Ends

    To the Farthest Ends

  • Where Santa Meets Baby Jesus

    Where Santa Meets Baby Jesus

  • The Wedding Shawl by Alfred Aguilar

    The Wedding Shawl

  • Manos Mexicanas (Mexican Hands) by Israel Soteno Ambrocio

    Manos Mexicanas (Mexican Hands)

  • African Symphony by Mohammed Amin

    African Symphony

  • Jesus in the Box by Hermine Arbeitshuber

    Jesus in the Box

  • Flying Camels by Esthela Bedoya de Arias

    Flying Camels

  • From the Earth by Martha Arquero

    From the Earth

  • From the Orient… by Ausa

    From the Orient…

  • House of Bread by Catherine Baillaud

    House of Bread

  • Dyed in the Wool by Katrin Barendregt

    Dyed in the Wool

  • Musical Welcome by Roger J. Bawi

    Musical Welcome

  • A Wonderful Exchange by Tilde Biner

    A Wonderful Exchange

  • The Santons of Charlevoix by Bernard Boivin

    The Santons of Charlevoix

  • Sealed Scroll by Pelagia Mae Bonniwell

    Sealed Scroll

  • The Stuff of Life by Pascale Bulloz

    The Stuff of Life

  • Nativity Tree of Life by Alberto Aparicio Canchari

    Nativity Tree of Life

  • Where Logic Flounders by Kitty Cantrell

    Where Logic Flounders

  • Nativity House by Charlie Carrillo

    Nativity House

  • Tree of Life (Arbol de Vida) by Marco Antonio Castillo

    Tree of Life (Arbol de Vida)

  • Thosaganth and Rama (Bangkok Dolls) by Tongkorn Chandavimol

    Thosaganth and Rama (Bangkok Dolls)

  • Arte Povera Nativity by Roberto Cipollone

    Arte Povera Nativity

  • The Nose by Antoinette Concha

    The Nose

  • Out of Tolkien by Anthony Costanza

    Out of Tolkien

  • A Humble Praise by Johnny Coveno

    A Humble Praise

  • Ox and Ass in Waiting by Eduardo Borja Cruz

    Ox and Ass in Waiting

  • Tree Ballet by Paula Cuellar

    Tree Ballet

  • The Best of Two Worlds by Pascale Delorme

    The Best of Two Worlds

  • Faithful Companions by Ignacia Saya Duran

    Faithful Companions

  • Then and Now by Alberto Finizio

    Then and Now

  • House of Bread by Angel Ortiz Gabriel

    House of Bread

  • From the Frog's Mouth by Reycita Garcia

    From the Frog's Mouth

  • From the Frog's Mouth by Reycita Garcia

    From the Frog's Mouth

  • A Cajun Nativity by Lorraine P. Gendron

    A Cajun Nativity

  • Paradise Lost by Heather Goldminc

    Paradise Lost

  • Sun, Peppers, and Snow by Jil Gurule

    Sun, Peppers, and Snow

  • Pilgrim's Rest by Dorothy Gutierrez

    Pilgrim's Rest

  • The Quimper Saints by HB-Henriot

    The Quimper Saints

  • Center of the Earth by R. Himmelbauer

    Center of the Earth

  • Anonymous Christmas by Verena Hirt

    Anonymous Christmas

  • All Roads Lead to the Manger by House of Fontanini

    All Roads Lead to the Manger

  • Only icicles are for real? by Hanneke Ippisch and Les Ippisch

    Only icicles are for real?

  • Gathering Creation by Geraldo Isasa

    Gathering Creation

  • Naturally Bent by Carmen Jerez and Antonio Carevic

    Naturally Bent

  • Yuletide Lads by Kristin Karolina

    Yuletide Lads

  • Beauty of Truth by Paul Kitamba

    Beauty of Truth

  • Ark and Manger by Jerry Krider and Gunther Keil

    Ark and Manger

  • Trigonometry by Elizabeth Kuchen

    Trigonometry

  • A Doll House Nativity by Cathy Lincoln

    A Doll House Nativity

  • Upland Living by Fernando Llort

    Upland Living

  • Willow Tree Nativity by Susan Lordi

    Willow Tree Nativity

  • Lying on a Bed of Straw by Bernardino M. Marquez

    Lying on a Bed of Straw

  • Crèche Bretonne Nativity by Véronique Martin

    Crèche Bretonne Nativity

  • Morabaraba by Joseph Marufu

    Morabaraba

  • Paradise Lost? by Sidney Matias

    Paradise Lost?

  • Challenge of Inculturation by Ano Mbuta

    Challenge of Inculturation

  • Eyes, Eyes by Walter Melendres

    Eyes, Eyes

  • Mirror, Mirror... by Hilario Mendivil

    Mirror, Mirror...

  • In Praise of Mothering by El Milagro

    In Praise of Mothering

  • Ultimate Frontier by Jenny Miller

    Ultimate Frontier

  • Nature Is My Home by Harold Mushenheim and Cecilia Mushenheim

    Nature Is My Home

  • Law of the Jungle? by Joana Lekia Nelson

    Law of the Jungle?

  • High-Level Conversation by Juan Melchor Ojeda

    High-Level Conversation

  • Shipibo Christmas by Hilda Mamani Olivera

    Shipibo Christmas

  • A Labor of Love by Peter Palka

    A Labor of Love

  • The Ladder by Patmore

    The Ladder

  • Christ in the Village by J. Peyron

    Christ in the Village

  • Tattoos by Prescraft

    Tattoos

  • The Mighty Hand by Aurelio Lorenzo Quiñones

    The Mighty Hand

  • Order and Symmetry by P. Ramalho

    Order and Symmetry

  • The Downward Staircase by Günter Reichel

    The Downward Staircase

  • Magic Carpet by Jeanette Richards and Sandra Penfield

    Magic Carpet

  • In Praise of Life by Evelyne Ricord

    In Praise of Life

  • Santons of Brittany by Rio de Bretagne

    Santons of Brittany

  • From the Mountain Tops by Gilberte Schneider

    From the Mountain Tops

  • The Global Village by Gustave Schneider

    The Global Village

  • Snow Bud and Holiday Goose by Bobbe Schuknecht and Jeff Schuknecht

    Snow Bud and Holiday Goose

  • Shepherd's Feast by J. B. Sengayire

    Shepherd's Feast

  • Matter Matters by G. Serra

    Matter Matters

  • Vegetal Reign by Mercedes C. Servin

    Vegetal Reign

  • Paths Crossing by Ethel Shields

    Paths Crossing

  • Out of the Box by Narayan Shilpakar

    Out of the Box

  • Christmas Comics by Jim Shore

    Christmas Comics

  • Gourd and Rooster by Angelica Silva

    Gourd and Rooster

  • Pure of Heart by Claire Stoner

    Pure of Heart

  • Shelter Seeking by H. Störinger

    Shelter Seeking

  • Feast of the Upright People by G. Tassou

    Feast of the Upright People

  • Fragile Majesties by Tay Family

    Fragile Majesties

  • Adobe Nativity by Robert Toledo

    Adobe Nativity

  • Wonders of Life by José Tomás and Esparza León

    Wonders of Life

  • Counting Sheep by Franziska Torti-Roten

    Counting Sheep

  • A Lava Nativity by Giusy Toscano

    A Lava Nativity

  • Life is Theater by Angela Tripi

    Life is Theater

  • Pillars of the Earth by John Tse

    Pillars of the Earth

  • The Land of Rhythm by John Tse

    The Land of Rhythm

  • First Experiences by Pipka Ulvilden

    First Experiences

  • A Common Yearning by Unknown

    A Common Yearning

  • A Feminine Touch by Unknown

    A Feminine Touch

  • Against the Blues by Unknown

    Against the Blues

 
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