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Christmas Nativities Around the World Set
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Helping to Support Teaching and Learning
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Distinctive presentation
Compare nativity scenes presented in a natural gourd, Kisii soapstone figures and a painted matchbox. Their contrasting forms support close observation and discussion.
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Downloadable materials
Free downloadable teaching materials provide additional information and guided activities, helping practitioners introduce cultural context and encourage informed questions.
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Explore cultural diversity
Comparing varied designs gives children a focused way to discuss global Christmas celebrations, cultural diversity and how traditions take different visual forms.
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Ethical connections
Fair trade sourcing connects the objects with ethical craftsmanship and cultural heritage, opening discussion about responsible purchasing, livelihoods and creative traditions.
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Christianity teaching
Christianity teaching can link the nativity story with place and culture, using the scenes to discuss Jesus' birth and different forms of Christian celebration.
Christmas Nativities Around the World Set
A fair trade nativity set of handcrafted nativity scenes from Peru, Nepal and Kenya.
Overview
Bring diverse global cultures into your classroom with these nativity figures, handcrafted by skilled artisans in Peru, Nepal and Kenya. The set features 11 pieces in total, each showcasing vibrant, authentic details designed to spark curiosity about global Christmas celebrations.
The eleven-piece nativity set gives children tangible objects to examine and compare. It includes a carved scene inside a natural gourd, hand-carved Mary, Joseph and Baby Jesus figures from Kisii soapstone, and a miniature scene inside a painted matchbox.
Free downloadable teaching materials provide information about each piece and support guided discussion. Practitioners can use the objects for Christmas around the world activities, exploring global Christmas celebrations and cultural diversity through varied visual traditions and forms.
These Christianity teaching resources support discussion of Jesus' birth and how communities express their beliefs through nativity scenes. Fair trade sourcing connects the collection with ethical craftsmanship, cultural heritage, responsible purchasing, livelihoods and creative traditions.
