Modern nativity scenes

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Fairy Tale nativity scene Number of figures: 30

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Aram nativity scene Number of figures: 15

Further nativity scenes

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Fides nativity scene Number of figures: 15

Modern Christmas cots from Lignoma - examples of the highest craftsmanship

A modern Christmas cot is a true masterpiece of authentic craftsmanship. With a modern nativity scene from Lignoma, you acquire a high-quality carving from Val Gardena in South Tyrol that will be the centrepiece of your Christmas celebration for many years to come. Furthermore you decide for

• a Christmas crib, carved from high quality wood,
• a durable and timelessly beautiful nativity scene to depict the Christmas story,
• an easy order in our online shop and safe shipping of your Christmas crib directly to your home.

What wood are the modern cribs made of?

Our high-quality handmade nativity scenes in modern style are available in our online shop in various types of wood. For modern nativity scenes, we use the following woods in particular to make the figures:

• Maple wood
• Ash wood

Who is a modern wooden cot suitable for?

The modern design of our cribs picks up on a young style. That is why our modern cribs harmonise with all modernly furnished rooms. Due to their simplicity, however, they fit perfectly into any style of furnishing. They are particularly popular with young families. Whether a noble Aram nativity scene or the Fairy Tale nativity scene with beautiful, straight-lined forms: These nativity scenes with a reduced look immediately create a sublime Christmas flair.

The available space for the cot in your home plays a role in the choice of cot size: at Lignoma, we offer modern Christmas nativity scenes in various sizes - from 10 to 13 cm. Depending on whether you have a lot of space or not, choose a larger or smaller nativity scene.

What is the history of the nativity scene?

The Christmas crib has a centuries-long development process behind it. Already in the first centuries after Christ's birth, representations of the birth of Jesus appeared in Christian churches on Christmas Day, which spread all over Europe from the 10th century onwards. The heyday of the nativity scene was the Baroque period: Jesuits built nativity scenes after the Reformation and used them for devotion and prayer. In the 18th century, nativity scenes were banned, so they were carved in the farmhouses themselves. Rustic nativity scenes with mountain landscapes were fashionable until the first half of the 19th century. After that, the oriental nativity scene found more and more followers. Today, the Christmas cot is a cherished tradition in most families as a way of recreating the birth of Jesus in modern times. There is a wide range of styles to choose from, whether it's an Alpine, oriental or modern nativity scene – choose the one that best fits your home and pleases you and your family.

Tipp: Learn more about the historical origins of the nativity scene in our magazine.

Modern cribs - incomplete without figures

Like the nativity scene itself, the figures of the modern nativity scene convince by their simplicity. If you don't like it very detailed, but rather calmly kept, you will immediately fall in love with our modern nativity figures. These are made of light wood and are faceless or the eyes are only slightly indicated. Other figures, on the other hand, stand out due to their extravagant colouring. We offer the nativity figures of the modern nativity scene for sale in natural, multi-tone stained, coloured or painted with watercolours. The lively structure of the wood comes into its own wonderfully in all variations.

If you do not want to assemble the cot and figures yourself, we already have ready-made cot sets in various designs in our range. You choose which colour you like best or whether you prefer to buy the figures in their natural state.

Tip: Even if you have a modern nativity scene, you can combine the figures with oriental nativity scene figures or Alpine nativity scene figures to create a charming effect.

You can find more information on the "correct" placement of the nativity figures,, on the ox and donkey at the nativity scene and on the history of the Three Wise Kings in our magazine.

Any questions about our modern Christmas cribs?

See our hand-carved, modern wooden nativity scenes for yourself. Have you found what you are looking for or do you still need assistance? In our nativity guide we give you useful tips on all important topics concerning nativity scenes and nativity figures. Thanks to its modern, timeless look, your modern cot will be a faithful companion for years to come.

If you have any further questions about the modern cot, its manufacture or how it can be safely delivered to your home by post, please feel free to contact our customer service on 0800–8877288 (free of charge from Germany) or send an email toinfo@lignoma.com.