I don't think that I have ever featured Nativity-themed Christmas cards, so I thought I would share a few Bethlehem scenes from my personal collection and my Etsy shop. I'll just share scans and simple captions and hope you will enjoy seeing these vintage treasures.
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I know, the wise men weren't at the manger. But I had to include this gorgeous card. The colors in the saddle blankets are amazing.
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Love the colors in this one.
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This little woodland nativity is so sweet!
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From a Christmas carol book
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Also from a vintage carol book
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Page from a vintage carol book I got from somewhere
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This shepherd scene is in the center of a snowflake-shaped card
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Hope these vintage images have been a blessing to you!
A Dickens-style Christmas is more appealing to me. As a child, I truly disliked any cards that showed palm trees or wisemen. Silly me. I like old homes with greens adorning the windows, mailboxes, paths, carolers, and lighted windows. I have rarely chosen madonnas and plump babies as my Christmas stamp and Christmas cards lean toward a Dickens-style. Of these selections, the woodland nativity is my favorite. At least the card creators were thinking of the true meaning of Christmas. Today, that may be difficult to find.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you! Biblical themed Christmas cards are just not my favorites. I don't even like the nativity themed Christmas stamps! 😯
ReplyDeleteI like the same sorts of scenes as you and am especially drawn to scenes with mailboxes and lighted windows.