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| Baby Jesus Is Online: Blend
Of Traditional, Nontraditional Nativity
Scenes Depict Christmas Of Many Cultures |
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| As families are decorating for the holidays,
one piece almost always on hand is the nativity scene, depicting the holy
family of Mary, Joseph and baby Jesus. Now, more than 100 creches from
around the world can be viewed at www.UDnativity.org. |
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| The Marian Library at the University
of Dayton houses the collection of nearly 1,000 nativity
scenes or crèches, as they're called. The library's collection
of contemporary sets represents nearly 45 countries and includes styles
and settings as diverse as the heritage, vision and interpretation of the
artists who created them. |
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Created by the University of
Dayton, UDnativity.org showcases
a portion of the Universitys nearly 1,000 nativity scenes -- the largest
collection in the country. The collection represents 45 countries and includes
styles and settings as diverse as the heritage, vision and interpretation
of the artists who created them. Some incorporate earthen elements like
cork, bamboo and moss to create natural landscapes; others use household
items such as bread, wax and clothespins to set the scene. Traditional
mangers abound, but the Christ child can also be found in a forest, cave
and even a Swiss chalet.
The University set out to amass
a collection of varied cultural interpretations of the nativity in 1994.
The undertaking, managed by the UD Marian Librarys Crèches International
committee, is designed to promote the study and understanding of culture
and religion, as well as the Christmas story itself. In spite of
its emergence in the Middle Ages, the nativity set did not become part
of popular culture until the 17th and 18th centuries. The director of the
collection says that over the centuries, figures were added and new stories
interwoven with that of the birth of Christ. Their message is that Christ
is born for all for us, at any given time, no matter color or culture.
See www.UDnativity.org.
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