Away In A Manger
It's Christmas time and I'm decorating. I've had my manger figures for years and used them off and on. This year, there will be no sheep in our pasture out front so I decided to put my manger out where it can be seen by all passing by. We have a flag pole with a solar light so that sheds some light on the figures.
The lambs are so cute!
Even the camels are cute (although they are all identical). I have three, one for each King.
I use bricks to keep in place and an extra stake for the taller figures. The braces supplied do not offer very much support.
Bought this flag years ago and pretty much sums up the meaning of Christmas for me.
I had fairy lights on hand so I wrapped those across the top, the star and circled the angel's head for a halo.
Baby Jesus asleep in the hay!
I had everything on hand to create this. I bought the set from Terry's Village about 7 years ago and that company is no longer in business but Oriental Trading Company carries the set. It is a bit pricey but it is holding up well with a minimum of rust forming. I coated it with a clear spray. A few pieces are losing paint after years of exposure.
Update for 2023. A smaller manger is easier! It is just a piece of old metal.
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