Monday, December 31, 2012
Sunday, December 30, 2012
Belen 2012
Handbuilt clay nativity figures from Mexico.
Mexican "nacimiento" tableaux are composed of multitudes of characters. Aside from the the usual suspects such as the Three Kings and shepherds, "nacimientos" often include figures performing daily tasks and routines. Figurines of fishermen, vendors, laundresses, cooks, butchers, bakers and even hermits are usually included and depicted.
The inclusion of "average joes" in the nativity illustrates that amidst the hubbub of daily life, miracles still happen; hope and salvation can still be found amongst the commonplace.
Mexican "nacimiento" tableaux are composed of multitudes of characters. Aside from the the usual suspects such as the Three Kings and shepherds, "nacimientos" often include figures performing daily tasks and routines. Figurines of fishermen, vendors, laundresses, cooks, butchers, bakers and even hermits are usually included and depicted.
The inclusion of "average joes" in the nativity illustrates that amidst the hubbub of daily life, miracles still happen; hope and salvation can still be found amongst the commonplace.
Thursday, December 27, 2012
The Devil in the Nativity
It is customary in Mexico to include the figurine of the devil in the nativity scene to illustrate that evil is everywhere. Figures of demons bearing emblems of the seven deadly sin are usually shown tempting the shepherds, the Three Kings and the townspeople.
Though evil is indeed all around us, its inclusion in the creche also remind us all that good will eventually triumph.
Though evil is indeed all around us, its inclusion in the creche also remind us all that good will eventually triumph.
Tuesday, December 25, 2012
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