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Nativity Scenes
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Several years ago, in an effort to
restore the religious nature of Christmas to the public's attention,
Messiah Project began placing nativity sets throughout the city during
the holiday season. Each year the collection has expanded, especially
with the inclusion of several interpretations of nativity scenes from
other nations. Among the original nativity scenes in the Messiah
Project Nativity Collection are "The Holy Family," a lovely wood
sculpture created by Springfield artist Stan Maples and scenes adapted
from traditional nativities from Poland, Austria, China, Africa,
Japan, and Bulgaria.
If you have driven through the
intersection of National and Chestnut Expressway, you may have noticed
the transformation of a drab grain elevator into a colorful collage of
figures. If you look closely, you will find in the center of those
figures the Nativity of the Ages: Mary, Joseph, and the Christ Child,
surrounded by peoples from all nations and all ages. The original
concept was created by artist Obie Harrup of the Dalesco Group, then
recreated as a 50' by 70' mural by artist Farley Lewis.
We encourage visual artists to share
their gifts with the community by creating original displays or
interpretations of traditional or international nativity scenes. As we
continue to bring before the public the symbols of our faith, we
remember that our true reason for celebration is the One who came to
give us life!
If you would be interested in displaying
one of the nativity scenes at your business or home, please
contact us.
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