There are some things in my life that I just treasure with all my heart ... one being my nativities. They stay out all year round.
This one sits in my kitchen window. It was my Mother's ... it sat in her bookcase & sometimes in her window. It reminds me every day of her & her deep religious commitment. I believe she had it when I was a child.
This nativity is my Irish Belleek. My most
prized Irish purchase. It sits on our mantle in the entry room. I wouldn't think of putting it away.
Some days ... I just like to walk in there & look at it ...
Other days I pray as I fondly enjoy being in its
presence ...
It brings me peace so often.
Belleek is a very fine Parian china ...
So peaceful a setting
This nativity card came from our d-i-love's parents in Haiti. It is hand cut & set. It has moved occasionally throughout the house. This Christmas season it sits with the lovely pieces created by Sandi @ waysidetreasures ... perfect ! A special treasured
gift.
My sister sent this adorable nativity. It stays on the mantle in the den/TV room year round.
This nativity set my sister sent last year has moved around in the house, presently sitting in the foyer to greet you. It is
so sweet.
At one time I collected vintage silhouettes. I had over 800 of them on the walls in our home. When I changed my decor, a good portion I sold. This one, tho, continues after 25+ years to sit in the opposite corner of the kitchen window from the first nativity in this write.
I could never part with it. Many a day He & I have some very long chats at that kitchen window.
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
**Please pray for good health for Sherry-sis @ countrywingsinphoenix
Sweet Marydon I love your Nativity Collection. I can see why you keep some of them out all year long their beautiful. The Irish Belleek is one of a kind and just stunning.
ReplyDeleteAs you can see by the hour of this comment I can't sleep so I am catching up on friends.
You mentioned Sherry needing our prayers I will of course pray for her. We will talk soon and catch up.
Hope Harold is good and behaving.
Love ya
Maggie
I loveeeeeeeeeee all your nativity's!!! They are fabulous!!! And is our Sherry sick again?? Oh no!!! Praying for her!! :):):):):):)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful nativities. I love mine also. Praying for Sherry.
ReplyDeleteI have Nativity scenes at my house too and LOVE them all! I think my favorite of yours is the one from your Sister in the Foyer:) Too cute!
ReplyDeleteHave a blessed day dear Marydon, I'll be praying for sweet Sherry! HUGS!
I love all these! You have such a sweet collection!
ReplyDeleteI will pop over and check on Sherry! It seems like this is the time of year for getting sick! I just had an emergency appendectomy last week so now I am homebound for 3 weeks! Ick!
Happy Holidays!
Love,
LuLu~*xoxo
Love your Nativity sets; I've given up on a tree and only set out Nativity sets these days.
ReplyDeletePraying for Sis and for you.
What a lovely collection...thank you for sharing....somethings we treasure just bring us sooooo much JOY. xoxoxo
ReplyDeleteI love your nativity collection. I have several too that I cherish.
ReplyDeleteI will keep you and your sister in my prayers.
Merry Christmas!
Hugs,
Lee Laurie
Beautiful collection.... I too have Vintage Christmas ornaments that were my Mother's & Grandmother's I keep in a dish in my china cabinet all year. I "need" to look at them occasionally. They fill my heart...
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Marilyn
Such sweet pieces and a wonderful thing to collect! Count me in on prayers for Sherry. blessings,Kathleen
ReplyDeleteBeautiful post, Marydon; and it was funny to me, only in that just yesterday I was TRYING to find places to put my THREE nativity sets, because each of them has their own individual special meaning about them. I'm afraid I got sidetracked and still have only found one favorable spot of ONE of them. I'll have to see what I can do today, because I want to display ALL of them.. I'm very determined about this! (0; LOVE your beautiful Irish Belleek set! And the others are all so beautiful, each in their own ways!.. I'm afraid, being so busy as I am these days, I'm a little behind trying to keep up with everybody. I will head over to Sherry's now. Hope you're enjoying this holiday season! ((hugs)) ~tina
ReplyDeleteYour Nativities are so precious and beautiful and I love that you keep them out all year...I do the same with a few that are special to me....
ReplyDeleteI am sorry that your sister is sick; I will pray for her...
Marydon, I love all of your nativties. Each one has it's own charm. Smiles to you,Susie
ReplyDeleteYour collection of Nativities is very beautiful and I can see why you leave them out all year long. Saying a prayer for Sherry...and hoping she gets well soon. Have a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteHi Marydon,
ReplyDeleteYour nativity collection is wonderful!!!
Dee
I love all of your collections of the nativity scenes - sweet like you. sandie
ReplyDeleteI love all your nativities. They are just beautiful...and I love that last little joyful looking one..it is just childlike and sweet~
ReplyDeleteI love Nativity sets. I have several myself.
ReplyDeleteHope your Sis feel sbetter soon. Prayers and blessings for her
Melinda
And that is what it is all about.
ReplyDeleteOh sweet Marydon.. I LOVE your nativities and would have a hard time choosing a favorite. Such a perfect reminder of our Jesus.... I'm crazy about the one my little fella made...I'll treasure it forever.
ReplyDeleteLovies to you!
xoxox
S
I love to see other's Nativity collections. These are priceless collections Marydon. Just beautiful, each one filled with memories and love. I still have to show my small by cherished collection next week. Thank you for sharing from your beautiful heart.
ReplyDeleteMarydon, You have a lovely collection of nativity sets and I think your Belleek is just beautiful! Hope this finds you enjoying a joyous holiday season. Am sending Merry Christmas wishes to you! Sue
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