One of my favorite Christmas decorations is manger scenes (or 'creches' as I grew up calling them). I have several I have collected over the years. And this year, when I am really not doing much by way of decorating ( I am 8 months pregnant 
) I still had to pull those out.
So I thought I would share.
This is the one I have grown up with & put out every year of my life. My grandmother bought it for my mothers first Christmas 74 years ago. It is my favorite.
Sorry for the horribly blurry pic. My camera doesn't like close ups. This is my 2nd favorite. The pieces are only about an inch or so & I just love the simplicity.
I ordered this one from a catalog several years ago. All of the pieces fit inside the "barn" & the whole thing folds up for storage.
These last 2 my children picked up at Goodwill a while back. They each wanted their "own".
That's our little collection. I don't have too many other family tradition decorations as I grew up in a non-believing home, heavy on Santa Claus. So many of the decorations & books I grew up with, we no longer use. Our newer traditions center around baking & decorating with fresh greens & pine cones.
And of course, praying for a white Christmas 
. How about you?
Blessings.
I too love manger scenes. I have a bunch as well. All over the house. Really makes you remember the true reason of the season. Thanks for sharing.
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