Olive Branch Nativity Set

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Celebrate the ancient origins of the Christmas story with this 13-piece tabletop nativity set, hand-carved of olive wood by artists in Bethlehem. Each rustic piece has just enough detail to evoke the holy family and wise men—it’s the history of the material that is truly meaningful.Greek Orthodox monks began making olive wood souvenirs in the 4th century and they remain popular with pilgrims to the Basilica of the Nativity. We love this small creche’s simplicity and its connection to the proverbial olive branch of peace, a symbol that dates as far back as Ancient Egypt. Show more