Some of these sets are the center of magnificent Christmas displays today in such museums as the Metropolitan in New York City. As the Gospel spread throughout the world indigenous peoples began to interpret the birth of the Savior in their own ways. For example, in the southwestern United States, where Spanish missionaries arrived in the 16th century, the tradition of carving figures of saints, or Santos, by Santeros developed. Today, descendants of the Hispanic settlers as well as Native American artists form a vibrant community of artisans creating Nativities. The person who wants to collect Nativity sets today has an overwhelming selection to choose from.
Many manufacturers offer fine quality figures.
And the traveler can find the work of local artisans in all parts of the globe, each expressing in their own unique ways the wonder of God's greatest Gift to man. We will, meet at the Eden Resort Inn and Convention Center in the city of Lancaster. There will be opportunities either during or after the convention to visit large shopping outlets or to tour Amish attractions. Further announcements about this convention will appear in the quarterly newsletter of Friends of the Creche, Creche Herald. You will receive the quarterly newsletter, Creche Herald , as a benefit of membership.