Nearly 2,000 Nativities and other beautiful Christmas art on display
| Wednesday, Dec 10 2008 06:56 PM
Last Updated Friday, Mar 27 2009 01:57 PM
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Sherrie Lewis walks among the many Christmas rooms at Timeless Furnishings on Chester Avenue.
Mary holds the baby Jesus as Joseph kneels at her side in this Nativity scene. The display is a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society.
A wise man rides on a camel with gifts for baby Jesus on a large hanging ornament owned by Sherrie Lewis.
A Peruvian shepherd carries a lamb in this Nativity scene on display at Timeless Furnishings.
In the Germany room hundreds of Nutcrackers are on display, including this large one. Nutcrackers originated in Germany, according to exhibit coordinator Sherrie Lewis.
If you like a little culture and art to go with a holiday filled with lights, crowds and shopping, head over to Christmas Around the World for displays of nearly 2,000 Nativities, antique Bibles and more.
In addition to American customs and traditions, the exhibit features displays from countries like Germany, Italy, Spain, Mexico, France and Russia, according to Sherrie Lewis, coordinator of Christmas Around the World.
The event, a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society, was formed mostly from the personal collections of Lewis, Elizabeth Waite and Mary Jane Harvey. Lewis has been collecting Nativities and ornaments for 25 years, and Harvey contributed 275 manger scenes. Anna Keene and Sharleen Kelsey have contributed original artwork.
Also on display are more than 500 nutcrackers, a Santa collection, gingerbread houses,
vintage pieces and beautifully decorated Christmas trees.
GO & DO
WHAT:Christmas Around the World
WHEN:11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday-Saturday
WHERE:Timeless Furnishings, 1918 Chester Ave. The display is on the second floor.
ADMISSION:$6; $3 per child; $20 per family of five or more.
INFORMATION:326-0222
