Merry Christmas! Nativity Scenes From Around the World

Merry Christmas! Feliz Navidad! Laetus Dies Natalis Christi! Καλά Χριστούγεννα! Buon Natale! Webale Krismasi! Joyeux Noel! Meri Kurisumasu! Maligayang Pasko! Frohe Weihnachten! Nollaig Shona! חג מולד שמח! No matter what language you say it in, I wish you a very blessed Christmas with family and friends!

And for a little Christmas inspiration, I would like to share a few lovely images of the Nativity from around the world.

A strikingly beautiful Nativity scene by Franz von Rohden:

This gilded icon from the East has an ancient depiction of Christ’s birth:

The Holy Family on the first Christmas Day:

A lovely depiction of Christ’s birth from China, and remembering all the Chinese Christians suffering persecution this Christmas:

A charming Nativity from Africa, and remembering those African Christians also suffering persecution:

The glowing colors of this masterpiece truly bring the Nativity alive:

A heartwarming Nativity from South America:

Christmas lasts through Epiphany and the visit of the Wise Men:

God bless you on this day of Christ’s birth!