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The story of the Nativity is the hinge of all of human history — the moment when the eternal entered time, when the Word became flesh, when the King of kings was laid in a manger in Bethlehem while shepherds watched their flocks and wise men followed a star. It is a story that has been told and retold for two thousand years, in every language, in every culture, on every continent. This Hand Carved Nativity Set by Azizi Life tells it in wood — carved by hand from the Jacaranda and Musave trees of Rwanda by skilled artisans whose craft is as ancient as the story itself. Each figure stands approximately 8½ inches tall: Jesus in the manger, Mary, Joseph, three kings, a shepherd dressed in traditional Rwandan garb, and two animals — the full company of that holy night, rendered with the quiet dignity of a skilled hand and a believing heart. Display it at Christmas as the centerpiece of the season. Display it year-round as a daily reminder of the story that changes everything.
Africa has been part of the story of Jesus from the very beginning — it was Egypt that sheltered the Holy Family when Herod sought the child’s life (Matthew 2:13–15), and it was Simon of Cyrene, a man from North Africa, who carried the cross when Jesus could carry it no further (Luke 23:26). This Nativity set, carved in Rwanda by artisans supported through fair trade and community development, continues that ancient African connection to the story of Christ — and every purchase directly supports the livelihoods of the craftsmen and women who made it.
“For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.” — Isaiah 9:6