The Story in a Nativity Scene

We invite you to visit the Nativity scene with its biblical scenes at different times. It is on display Saturdays and Sundays from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm in Weston, Broward County. Those interested in admiring this elaborate display can contact Soledy Lara at 954-632-9488 to confirm their visit.

 

This Nativity scene is an artistic representation of the life of Jesus.

  

It is made in a 12" x 12" area at a 5" scale. It consists of more than 20 biblical scenes, beginning as follows:

-Annunciation of the Angel Gabriel to Mary-

-Mary's visit to her cousin Elizabeth

-Joseph's first dream

-Mary and Joseph's Betrothal

-The Three Wise Men following the route to the Star of Bethlehem

-Registration, Road to Bethlehem

-Seeking Lodging

-Birth in the Stable

-Joseph's Second Dream

-Flight to Egypt

-Baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River

-First Miracle: Wedding at Cana, and some other miracles depicted on his journey

-Entry into Jerusalem, (Palm Sunday)

-Jesus washes the feet of the Apostles as a sign of Humility

-Last Supper,-Jesus on the Mount of Olives

-Condemnation-Coronation

-Way of the Cross, with the cross on his shoulders and Mary always by his side

-Simon helps Jesus with the weight of the cross

-Veronica wipes the face of Jesus on the way to Calvary

-The Crucifixion on Golgotha

-Scene known as the Deposition of Christ or Seventh Sorrow of Mary, and the work culminates with the scene of The Resurrection. 

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Along the path of this story, we will find more than 360 figures of villagers, Roman soldiers, and numerous animals performing typical tasks of the time, such as herding, fishing, pottery, carpentry, milking, and others. There are also squares, water wells, and various well-stocked markets

This artwork was created by Soledy Lara