Most of these Baby Jesus figures were won on ebay along with the vintage Noma Angel tree toppers except for the Angel in the middle with the flowered dress. She sat atop our tree all the years of my childhood. Somewhere along the way she lost her halo, gown, and wings, so my Mom had fashioned her a halo and wings from cardboard and covered them both with tin foil, and she made her dress from scrap material.
The Baby Jesus in the wooden manger in front of our family Angel was my grandmother's. She said it was in her family for as long as she could remember. He is a wax figure and He was made in Germany. They are two of my Christmas treasures.
The little brown Baby Jesus in front of the Angel with the blue dress to the right is one of my ebay wins. I really loved His primitive look. When my grandson Jayden picked it up he said it felt like a rock, and he asked me if I liked it because it looked like a rock and I told him yes. Later that same day Jayden came into the house with two rocks (one hollowed out and shaped much like a little bowl and the other shaped much like a babe in swaddling clothes) and he said to me, "Umma, here's another rock Baby Jesus for your collection!"
So I sit my 'rock' Baby Jesus right alongside my stone Baby Jesus each year! Another Christmas treasure!
More Christmas treasures to follow!
How very special!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful post....love your collection. I love to have things that remind me of Christ all over my house as well. Hope you have a blessed day.
ReplyDeleteElizabeth
Oh, I love treasures like this! I think things that are passed down through the generation make them extra special. So many memories! And I love that adorable little angel.
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Sheila :-)
Morning, Eileen~ Oh what a sweet story about your little grand and the rock baby Jesus! You have a lovely sentimental collection here. Have a wonderful weekend.
ReplyDeleteBe a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
These are beautiful!! I also love things passed down because they are so much more special! Thanks for sharing and for stopping by:-)
ReplyDeleteJayden wanted to do something that would make you happy...he is so precious! That little rock almost has as much sentiment as the baby Jesus you won. What a blessed Umma you are! It is wonderful to have family heirlooms, especially at Christmas..they are such treasures!
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful day, Eileen...God bless you!
Mary
Eileen, Jayden't thoughtfulness brought tears to my eyes, love all your Christmas treasures, have a great weekend....:-) Hugs to Jayden and Mia
ReplyDeleteRock that little Jesus Eileen. It's the most precious thing ever!
ReplyDeleteOh my what georgeous little treasures! Grace
ReplyDeleteDEAR EILEEN,
ReplyDeleteBLESS JAYDEN....THAT IS JUST THE SWEETEST STORY
I LOVE HIS BABY JESUS AND I LOVE YOUR COLLECTION OF BABY JESUS'S.....I LOVE TO COLLECT ALL WHITE PLANTERS (MUCH LIKE HEAD VASES) OF MARY....THEY LOOK BEAUTIFUL TOGETHER....AND VINTAGE PICTURES OF JESUS....I LOVE PICTURES OF JESUS....I KEEP A JOURNAL...HAVE FOR YEARS......AND FOR EVERY DAY OF DECEMBER I PLACE A CARD OF THE NATIVITY....I HAVE GATHERED AN AMAZING COLLECTION...I LOVE FOR PEOPLE TO SEND ME THEIR CHRISTMAS CARDS IF THEY DON'T KEEP THEM...I CAN MAKE THINGS OUT OF THEM AND SPECIAL ONES I PUT IN MY JOURNAL.
I LOVE THIS BLOG ALSO...IT IS FILLED WITH LOVE AND WARMTH.
ANGEL HUGS
DEBBIE
Eileen, I have posted on here earlier, but I just wanted to say that one of the things I treasure this Christmas is your friendship. You are a very special lady, and I give thanks for YOU!
ReplyDeleteXO,
Sheila :-)
Such beautiful treasures honoring the greatest treasure of all!
ReplyDeleteJane
Hi Eileen, these are so lovely. Just charming!!
ReplyDeleteHugs, Barb ♥
What an unusual, personal, and meaningful collection, Eileen! I've never seen such. Every story, every detail calls out wonder in me! I could just sit and look and look and look....
ReplyDeleteHi Eileen,
ReplyDeleteWhat wonderful treasures!!!love them all!
Thanks so much for stopping by my site!
Shellagh
Eileen, what treasures you have that mean so much. Great post!
ReplyDeleteEileen, thanks for your comments to me on my blog today. I love you even more if that's possible....
ReplyDeleteXO,
Sheila
Eileen darling what a lovely post full of treasured holiday deco. Jayden is so precious to think of his Umma, God Bless him and everyone in your life darling.
ReplyDeleteMy dear friend thank you for continuously visiting me even when I can’t return the visit, you are a treasured friend. Life at Rose Tea Cottage is busy as I am sure it's the case with you. I will stop by to visit you again next week.
Love & Hugs
Duchess
that little angel with the tin foil wings is the dearest thing I've ever seen!. Thank you for visiting so often and leaving such nice comments Eileen. I don't get much time to visit myself, but your lovely comments remind me that I should!
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas!
:)