How to Set Up an Outdoor Nativity Scene
Here's how to present your outdoor nativity scene in the best light. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Mangers
- Outdoor Joseph Figure
- Outdoor Mary Figure
- Outdoor Baby Jesus Figure
- Outdoor Wise Men Figures
- Plastic Animals
- Yard Lighting
Instructions
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Decide where your nativity scene will be best appreciated - by the front walk? in the corner of your yard?
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Make sure that your extension cord is made for outdoor use and that it will reach from the electrical outlet to your display.
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Set up the core of the scene with the Mary and Joseph figures flanking the manger.
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Add the wise men figures to one side and the animal figures to the other.
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Make sure none of the additional figures obstruct the view of the manger piece, which is the focus of the scene.
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Use sandbags for ballast if you live in a particularly windy climate.
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Tips & Warnings
If the manger scene is the type in which the figures contain lights, be sure to use only bulbs rated for those sockets. The information should be on the socket itself.
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MsStaysFly
Oct 12, 2009
Good Article... -
MsStaysFly
Oct 12, 2009
Good Article...
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kyrie
Dec 06, 2006
A neat way to anticipate Christmas is have your three wise men start on the other side of the yard and make their journey gradually over the season (move them toward the nativity scene every couple of days or once a week). If you want to be really literal, have them arrive on the Feast of Epiphany (January 6).
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kyrie
Dec 06, 2006
A neat way to anticipate Christmas is have your three wise men start on the other side of the yard and make their journey gradually over the season (move them toward the nativity scene every couple of days or once a week). If you want to be really literal, have them arrive on the Feast of Epiphany (January 6).
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Dec 12, 2005
Just reminding everyone that the three wise men were not at the stable.
