Modern Nativity Scene
Nativity Scene & Christmas
The end of the year is approaching, the days are getting shorter, the temperature lower and slowly we are living towards the biggest celebration of the year again: Christmas! For many people, it also means that the nativity scene can be brought out again.
Trend: the modern nativity scene
Naturally, we here at IKONIC are very proud of the nativity scene designed for us by Floris Hovers. This nativity scene has been in the collection for several years, and every year more and more people discover this special set. You probably know the nativity scene mainly as an exuberant and busy set, more often more kitsch than art. Not exactly something you would put in your carefully composed, modern interior.
Fortunately, in terms of design, there has been more and more choice in recent years. Besides our well-known modern nativity scene by Floris Hovers, there are more manufacturers offering modern “design” nativity scenes. Finally, a nativity scene that also fits your interior! For instance, Alessi has a beautiful metal nativity scene designed by Michel Boucquillon and Donia Maaoui. Perhaps you yourself know Dick Bruna's funny nativity scene, or the cardboard nativity scene (also to colour in!) by Meli Kuhn for Dutch Design Brand. Also special is Unoferrum's nativity scene where a tea light projects the nativity scene as a shadow play.
Christmas, the nativity scene, a cave and the Bible
Interestingly, the Bible itself does not mention a stable at all. The birth of Jesus is mentioned, of course, in two gospels; Luke and Matthew. In the book of Luke, the manger is mentioned as the cradle for Jesus. So this makes it assumed that the scene took place in a stable. Joseph and the pregnant Mary had travelled to Bethlehem because of a census ordered by the Roman Emperor Augustus.