The craft fair will take place at Nativity of our Lord, 900 Midway Blvd., this weekend. It is open Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Sunday from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Nativity sets, a familiar part of holiday decor, are becoming simpler and more abstract with some scenes made out of sleek glass or labeled wooden blocks. While they’re unusual, they also spark ...