Fontanini - Eleven piece figure Nativity Set #54490For over 100 years, The Fontanini family has created world famous sculptures in the village of Bagni di Lucca, Italy. Today, the fourth generation of Fontanini's follow in their father's grandfather's, and great grandfather's footsteps. Breathtaking in detail and workmanship, Fontanini Nativities are comprised of life like figures and historically researched structures that together present a step back in time to biblical Bethlehem. Figures are made

a beloved Italian phrase meaning “Enjoy your meal

set against the backdrop of the Italian flag

Press Giovanni’s paw to hear him say hello

meaning "Merry Christmas" in Italian

children's songs and tongue twisters

James (Jimmy) Doti is the youngest grandson of Irena (Nonna) Doti

and pink nightgown

Flower-covered buildings line the sandy streets

even saying "I am so tired" in Italian makes you sound charming

but that their plan wasn't so simple

A beautiful hand carved guardian angel tenderly guides two children along life's path

Doll wears a red polka dot skirt