Nativity Figure

A gist about Nativity Figure!

The nativity figure has its origin in Rome, where it was symbolic of living picture. These Christmas nativity figures came in three dimensions, through the contribution made by Saint Francis of Assisi in the year 1220; the year in which the Christmas nativity figure actually originated.

Giovanni Velita was a nobleman friend of Saint Francis, who on request of his friend, made the Christmas nativity figures of the scenes the priest was preaching in the mass. He created nativity scene figures wherein one could clearly see a straw-filled manger, a donkey, and the ox placed in a cave. Since then there was no looking back for nativity figures. They have found a place for themselves in every house, especially during Christmas.

Types of Nativity Figures...

Right from minute nativity figures to large nativity figures, one can in this day and age, find all types of Christmas nativity figures to be employed in these celebrations throughout the world. The large nativity figures are usually mostly used in churches, businesses and sometimes even homes. They are many a time handcrafted, and with the advancement of technology, there has been advancement in the process of their manufacture as well as the substance used for their manufacture. Right from porcelain, which is the traditional medium employed in the making of nativity scene figures, to wood which is employed to make carved nativity figures, which are mostly handmade. Other materials include light weight materials like plastic and best quality fibre glass resin.

Carved nativity figures are quite popular amongst people. They come mostly as a complete set. The nativity scene figures normally portray mother Mary, Joseph, Mary’s husband, infant Jesus along with other Bible characters like the angels, the Magi and shepherds and their sheep. These figures are normally displayed in a cave, building or a stable. The figures are so many that you can actually create an entire story out of them. Every piece has its own charm and each one is carefully hand painted. The sizes of these figures may vary anywhere between 1 inches to 7.5 inches. There are even bigger images to be kept outside the house and in the churches.

You will also see some pieces which are even lit, and the glow they offer is amazing. The lighting has a special impact. It enhances the scene so well that one feels a part of the holy Bible. However, things are commercializing, and one can find nativity gift items as well designed specially keeping Christmas in mind. It can be a card, a calendar or candles. But the gist of the nativity figure should be to have the holy presence of Christ in the house, which makes the celebrations even more enjoyable.