Nativities

Bellevue Festival of the Nativity

What a beautiful way to celebrate Christ 

and this time of year when we commemorate His birth

"The Bellevue Festival of The Nativity is one of the largest seasonal nativity displays in Western Washington. The annual event features nativities & crèches, from residents of Bellevue, Newcastle, Issaquah, Mercer Island, Snoqualmie, North Bend and more. It is presented by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. ...The centerpiece of the event is a vast display of nativities from around the world. This year, more than 550 nativities from 85 countries will be represented, along with performing arts venues, family activities, a Life of Christ room and more." bellevuenativity.com

Click here to see pictures from last year. I didn't take quite as many this year.

Guatemala

the hands convey so much love

Venice, Italy - Nativity in a gondola 

 great animals in the African Nativities

Thailand

I like the robes worn by Mary & Joseph

Peru

Alaska (top & bottom) - great animals

Click the video for beautiful music & images 

- and a very unique Nativity at the end