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03-JAN-2012 Jola Dziubinska

Christmas Crib With Gingerbread Figures

Warsaw, Poland

An old Polish Christmas tradition to build the Christmas Crib - in Polish Szopka (pronounced "shopka") - has been known since the beginning of the 19th century.
The traditional Christmas Nativity scene in miniature usually comprises the Holy Family, angels and shepherds, surrounded by figures of animals.
You will find it in every church and under most christmas trees in houses.
This one is made by children for the church competition and exhibition.

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Frank Brault15-Jan-2012 00:22
I would eat them up. :) V
Marielou Dhumez10-Jan-2012 00:04
Very lovely "crèche", Jola !
Guest 09-Jan-2012 18:31
Wonderful tradition!! A lovely and yummy capture Jola!!
Yvonne09-Jan-2012 10:33
What a wonderful tradition Jola!
Janice Dunn09-Jan-2012 09:17
What clever creation this is.
Mieke WA Minkjan09-Jan-2012 06:42
what a lovely crib and figures!
laine09-Jan-2012 03:49
I love your tradition...they are very cute
Cindi Smith09-Jan-2012 02:27
Wow, that's a lot of work. It's making me hungry. Love all the shapes and the kings with the crowns are really cool!
Laryl09-Jan-2012 02:08
wow very elaborate
Brenda08-Jan-2012 22:40
How sweet!
Chris08-Jan-2012 21:21
And then, presumably, you can eat it afterwards? Lovely idea.
Barbara Heide08-Jan-2012 20:26
what a lovely tradition!
Stephanie08-Jan-2012 18:30
What a beautiful nativity scene! Super capture Jola! V
Astrid Taen08-Jan-2012 17:22
Much love went into to this Szopka. Thanks for sharing information about this tradition.
Janet Donnelly08-Jan-2012 16:59
What a lovely tradition!
J. Scott Coile08-Jan-2012 16:43
...and tasty after the celebration :-)
Guest 08-Jan-2012 16:35
Amazing work, thank you to share !!!
Bill Ewart Jr08-Jan-2012 15:17
Yep, I see that Koala too! Ginger szopka... such a rich culture!
Sheila08-Jan-2012 13:11
It's beautifully made and decorated. I'm sure I can see a Koala there, far right! :-)
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