I wanted to post this earlier, but in the rush of activities, visitors and other plans, I didn't even have a chance to sit at the computer since last Wednesday. Living in a very religious country, the Nativity scene is still so very popular in many cities, plazas, malls, homes, stores, or just about anywhere. You can buy the ceramic figurines and little straw stables on the street corners the whole month of December.
In the past couple of years, Santa Claus, presents, and the Christmas tree have become more popular, but it's still comforting to see Christ still in Christmas here in Paraguay...even though He may not be around in the cities, plazas, malls, homes and stores the REST of the year.
And...good thing He's in OUR HOUSE all year long!!!
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I love all the creches and manger scenes- they have a simplicity and quiet holiness about them that is touching.
CHRIST is central - in the story, the holiday, and anywhere that believers meet.
Thanks for the great pictures and message, Karen!
Some of my favorite sets were purchased in Paraguay! I love getting them out and setting them up ... and then the boys take over telling and retelling the story with loads of accurate and inaccurate details. :)
These are so important in the Christmas story. Glad PY can still focus on them.
I love these sets...
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