A GOOD COLLECTION OF CRECHES
One of our local LDS (Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints) (Mormon) churches puts on an awesome display of creches each Christmas. Families take their creches to the church for three days and let people, like me, view them. About 300 families contribute a creche.
What an amazing variety. I divide them into two categories...commercial and handcraft. After that you can keep on dividing them. Some of these are junk and some are terribly tacky. Most are ceramics . Many have whimsical figures such as penguins , moose ...There are creches from many different countries.
Last year I took my camera and the batteries died after two photos. This year I got as many photos as I wanted.
These nicely carved figures were from Bangladesh but the light in the place was very poor.
Tough for me to make a photograph with this much light.
Interesting how the carving was done on the top of wood columns.
Hand knitted...well done.
the standard scene with sheep, shepherds etc.
Another standard scene.
I like wood cut outs.
From Peru a kind of weave for the clothing...beautiful.
More wooden figures that have been beautifully painted.
A well carved traditional creche.
Wow that must have been fun! :)
ReplyDeleteYes, the light could have been better for us old guys.
DeleteWhat a fun experience! They are all beautiful in their own way, but a few are quite original. I really like the carved figures from Bangladesh!
ReplyDeleteI wish I could have had more light for that one.
DeleteThey are very different and unique, each beautiful in its own way. Thanks for sharing these, Red :-)
ReplyDeleteI went last year and I'll go next year too.
DeleteWhat a beautiful display with many different styles! I really enjoyed seeing these!
ReplyDeleteI have more to post tomorrow.
DeleteI would definitely have enjoyed seeing those even if I had very mixed feelings about them.
ReplyDeleteYes the artistic aspect is interesting.
DeleteHow interesting, the comparison. We really ought to go for a night drive, but neither of us like night driving!!! The lights around here are fun.
ReplyDeleteYes, lots to see with Christmas decorations.
DeleteThe hand knitted one particularly stands out to me, because how often would you see that in a creche?
ReplyDeleteThe craftsmanship in that one is excellent.
DeleteWe had a nice walk at my church with these.
ReplyDeleteMaybe this is an event that occurs at many churches.
DeleteIt's always nice to see what other people have for a nativity scene. I liked these, they are beautiful and unique. My favorites would be the wood carving ones.
ReplyDeleteI have some more tomorrow.
DeleteThis is a lovely collection Red, thank you for sharing them.
ReplyDeleteYou'll see a few more tomorrow. I know that you appreciate crafts.
DeleteSuch a variation of Christmas displays, amazing.
ReplyDeleteHello, what a beautiful collection. The wood carvings are lovely. Happy Saturday, enjoy your day and weekend. I want to thank you for all the visits and comments on my blog this past year. I am looking forward to visiting your blog in 2019. I wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas and a happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteThese are all wonderful, but the wood columns with the carved tops stands out to me as it's so unique. Looking forward to seeing more!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful tradition and so nice to see so many different kinds of creches from all around the world.
ReplyDeleteTHese are amazing! I still have the creche from my childhood, papier mache figurines and all. I used to love arranging the figurines.
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