The Best Christmas Nativities of 2018

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​      I think I may have mentioned a time or two that I love Christmas.  I love the magic and the decorations, the giving, the food and the fun.  Most of all, I love the reason for the season, and that is to celebrate the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ.  Consequently, I love Nativity Scenes.  I have a few of them that I put up each year, and some of them have special meaning for me.  One ceramic set I have was painted for me by my sister.  Another Nativity was painted for me by Maddy when she was very young.  She had  solicited help from her dad to make it a hinged piece that I absolutely love. 

I love how the donkey looks kind of like a reindeer.

​          Because I want my children and grandchildren to remember and know the true reason that we celebrate Christmas, I gave each of my children’s families a Fisher Price Nativity last year.  It was great to give them a set that they can touch and learn the true story from the New Testament and retell themselves.  I know that some people make it a tradition to get a new Nativity each year, whether big or small, a stand-alone set or an ornament. I am toying with the idea of doing that for my grandchildren, just as a reminder that we can feel the Joy of Christmas, and joy and hope in every part of our lives because Jesus Christ was born.
      Do any of you collect nativities?  Which ones are your favorites?

​     I have come up with a list with links for you of some of the nicest Nativity Sets for 2018. Some are very reasonably priced and some are a little pricier.  I hope that you find it useful as you prepare for Christmas with your family and if you are looking to add a beautiful reminder of whose birth we are celebrating. 

Kid Friendly Nativities:

Melissa and Doug Wooden Set This is a colorful, durable wooden set with 11 figures and a 4 piece stable. On the package is a retelling of the Christmas story.  (Or, you can turn to Luke 2 for any of the sets!)

Delton Felt Nativity in a bag  I love the cute lamb in this set! 

Fisher Price Nativity  The LIttle People are always so cute and easy for kids to hold. This is a smaller set than the one I got for my grandchildren. 

Another Fisher Price, This is the set I got for my grandchildren. It has a few more pieces. I love that the star lights up and it plays "Away in a Manger."

Wall hanging with moveable figure  If you don't have a lot of table space, this could be a great solution. It has 18 figures and a pocket in the back to store them. 

Peg Doll Nativity is from LittleBlackMarketCo on Etsy.  It has 9 peg dolls in a stained box that has a stable scene on the inside. 

Nativity Advent Calendar This instant download from TimeSavers on Etsy is a digital download advent and Christmas Story.

Snow Globe Nativities

Dollar Tree Snow Globe If you have a lot of people to give them to, you can't beat $1.00! If you order them online, there are 24 in a case.

​This one Plays Little Drummer Boy  I found it amusing that someone only gave it one star because they had never heard of the song!?  Otherwise, it had high ratings. 

​San Francisco Music Box Company Beautiful work on this globe.  It plays "Oh LIttle Town of Bethlehem."

Peanuts figures I have a soft spot for the Peanuts Christmas Special.  I have always loved how Linus recites Luke 2 on the TV special. This snowglobe is a sweet reminder of that. 

Precious Moments  I am also a sucker for Precious Moments figurines. This one plays "Oh Holy NIght."  (One of my favorite Christmas songs!)

Large Statement Nativities

This 17.5” 3 piece Nativity makes a beautiful display. It has excellent reviews and would definitly become a family keepsake.

 
​The largest piece in this set is 5.5”. It comes with 11 figures.

I absolutely love this Thomas Kinkade Nativity Tree. It is a beautifully handcrafted 16" tree with over 40 figures on it.  It plays Silent Night. This picture is too small to appreciate it.  Click on it to see how beautiful it is. 

Here is another Thomas Kincade Nativity. It moves and plays 4 songs!

Driftwood Creche 14”x8.5”  This is another beautiful table top set.

DIY Nativities

Felt Kit from OwlsCityCreations on Etsy 

Here is a cute pattern for a Crocheted Nativity pattern. It is from AmigurumiBarmy on Etsy. If you are a crocheter, it looks like something that wouldn't be too hard. What do you think? Do you think you can get it done by Christmas?

If you feel like you need something a little smaller, here is a smaller felt option I found on Craftgawker, who got it off of Wild Olive. . 

If you really like the Peg Doll idea, here is one you can make yourself! It is called Made-by-Me Peg Doll Nativity. 

This link will take you to the popsicle stick nativity figures I made for a 3 year old class at church! It was easy and fun to make and the kids loved the sets I made for them. 

There's my list of favorites!  Whether you buy or make a Nativity for your family, or have one that you already have passed down through the years,  I hope the Christmas Story is a part of your Christmas every year!