Handcrafted from the Holy Land: Each nativity set is meticulously carved from olive wood by Christian families in Bethlehem. These sets range in size and detail, allowing families to choose one ...

Olive Wood Nativity Made in Israel, this olive wood nativity set is a family heirloom in the making. Display this finely carved set for all to see—and be prepared for all of the compliments you ...

Made with olive wood from Bethlehem, this 12-piece hand-carved nativity set can be purchased either with or without the natural tree-bark stable for an additional $40.

As Christmas pilgrims pore over the intricately carved Nativity scenes in Bethlehem shop windows, few pause to consider that some of the wood used comes from olive trees older than the events of the ...

BETHLEHEM, West Bank — Jack Giacaman enjoys telling customers that every day is Christmas in his shop, which features hand-crafted olive-wood Nativity scenes, camels and crosses. But this year ...

Sculptor Mario Agius, of Xagħra, is exhibiting a Nativity scene at the window of the Bank of Valletta branch in 8th September Avenue, Xagħra. The statuettes are sculpted in olive wood. The crib ...

Ayman Oghanna for NPR Jack Giacaman enjoys telling customers that every day is Christmas in his shop, which features hand-crafted olive-wood Nativity scenes, camels and crosses. But this year ...

BETHLEHEM, West Bank (RNS) — Artisans in and around Bethlehem specialize in carving wood from a tree that makes several appearances in the Bible. They consider the work — a millennium-old ...

They display it in their home year-round. The couple’s collection encompasses Nativity sets from around the globe, in all sizes and made of materials ranging from wood to pewter.