Mini nativity scenes

The most famous family in the smallest space

Whether natural and quasi monochrome or colorful, with a strong reference to their own country or architecturally neutral: Nativity scenes are made everywhere - including mini nativity scenes.(Bild: Heimo Schinnerl)

Joseph, Mary and Jesus probably have the most famous and largest family history; nevertheless, the three of them fit into just a few millimetres of space in the crib.

Many people make their own cribs in the Alpine or Oriental style, showing not only the Holy Family but also the ox and donkey, the star, angels, shepherds, sheep and the Magi, and often even scenes from everyday life such as fetching water or feeding the chickens.