Celebrating and decorating for Christmas for many people would not be complete without setting out their nativity set. The most beautiful ones are usually expensive and the best way to collect an heirloom nativity is a starting out with the main figures and adding to the set every year.
Since a nativity set is something you will keep for a lifetime, choose carefully. Find the set that speaks to you and your family, there will be one that will be a perfect fit.
1. Wade Nativity
Red Rose Tea
Wade collector or perhaps a Nativity collector? This beautiful set available on the Red Rose Tea web site is certainly a charmer.
2. Fontanini Nativity Set
When I think about a nativity set, the company that comes to mind is Fontanini. Fontanini makes nativity pieces in sizes from 2.5" to 50" tall" -- a size for every home. If you are new to collecting, the basic 5", seven piece set is a wonderful way to start.3. Fitz and Floyd
Fitz and Floyd is another company that brings the nativity set to collectors, everything the company does is gorgeous and the nativity set is no exception. The figures can be purchased individually and the group can be added to over the years.4. Lenox China Jewels
Think Lenox and think simple ivory china that is accented with gold and a few enamel embellishments. This classic set has been available for many years and the basic set can be added to every year with the numerous accessories pieces available.
5. Thomas Kinkade Nativity Tree
It's not quite a nativity set and it's more than a Christmas tree. I've talked with a few stores and collectors are quickly snatching these Thomas Kinkade nativity trees up!6. Lladro Nativity
Lladro brings their classic look to the nativity. With prices well over $200. for a single figure, these are an investment that will last a lifetime.7. Hummel Nativity
Hummel has different choices of sets. You can find them in different sizes, as well as different lines from the Hummel Company. Prices can range from $120 for a three piece Berta Hummel set up to $600 for a four piece classic set.8. The Krakow Nativity Set
These small folk-art nativities are richly ornamented, multi-layered and constructed of papers, silver and gold foils, cardboard, bits of plastic and faux jewels.9. Veggie Tales
Veggie Tales? Are you clueless? I was too for a long time, but then the talking (Bob) tomato, lanky (Larry) cucumber and shop-a-holic (Madame) blueberry came into our lives via a three year old grandson. The very popular children's nativity set is only available seasonally.10. Toy Nativity Sets
Playmobil, nesting sets, KidKraft, nativity puppets and more. Find a nativity set for the little ones in your life, figures that they can play with, move around and enjoy.