Handcrafted Olive Wood Holy Family Statue Nativity Scene Decor 8.3 Inch

This christmas crib nativity scene is handcrafted by skilled Christian artisans in Bethlehem. Made from genuine olive wood, each piece is unique with natural grain patterns. Size: 8.3" H x 2.3" W x 3.2" D (21.1 x 5.8 x 8.1 cm). Ships worldwide, with free US shipping on orders over $100.

About This Nativity Scene

Pick this up and you're holding something carved in the same city where the story actually happened. That's not a marketing line, that's just geography. This bethlehem nativity scene measures 8 x 2.3 x 2.7 inches, which is a good size. Decent enough to anchor a mantle or shelf display, but not so big it crowds everything else out.

The wood grain runs warm and natural across the figures. Mary, Joseph, the infant, all carved from a single piece of genuine Holy Land olive wood. No two are identical because no two pieces of wood are identical, and no two sets of hands move exactly the same way. If you're looking for nativities for sale that actually come from Bethlehem, not a factory somewhere overseas, this is it. You can feel the difference when you hold it.

A Hand Carved Standing Holy Family Statue

This is a single olive wood Holy Family statue, not a multi piece set. Joseph stands watch over Mary and the infant Jesus, all carved together from one piece of Bethlehem olive wood into a graceful upright figure about 8 inches tall. It is a Holy Family sculpture and Christian figurine in one, a quietly beautiful take on the nativity that feels timeless rather than ordinary. If you have been searching for a Holy Family statue, an olive wood Joseph Mary and Baby Jesus figurine, a hand carved nativity sculpture, or a Holy Land Christian gift, this piece was made for exactly that.

At roughly 8 inches tall it works as a Christmas nativity centerpiece for Advent and Christmas Eve, and as everyday Christian home decor on a shelf, mantel, desk, altar, or prayer corner all year round. Many customers choose it as a Catholic or Christian gift, a religious keepsake, or a Holy Land souvenir for housewarmings, weddings, baptisms, First Communion, Confirmation, and Easter. Each statue is a one of a kind collectible, hand carved by Christian artisan families near Bethlehem and Nazareth in the Holy Land.

Features & Details

• ✓ Genuine Holy Land olive wood, hand-carved in Bethlehem
• ✓ Nativity scene set dimensions: 8 x 2.3 x 2.7 inch
• ✓ Mary, Joseph, and infant carved from a single piece of wood
• ✓ Natural grain variation, no two figurines nativity scene pieces are alike
• ✓ Warm polished finish, smooth to the touch
• ✓ Made by Christian artisan families in Bethlehem
• ✓ Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity

Product Specifications

Perfect As a Gift

A pastor in Ohio ordered eight of these last December for families in his congregation who'd never been to the Holy Land. He wrote us afterward and said every single one ended up on a mantle before Christmas Eve. That's the kind of note I save. This nativity creche set works for almost any occasion, and the 8 x 2.3 x 2.7 inch size means it travels and wraps easily too.

Bulk orders are welcome for churches, schools, and ministries. Free US shipping on orders over $100, and we ship worldwide direct from Bethlehem.

The Story Behind It

The family who carves this xmas nativity set lives a short walk from Manger Square. Three generations, same workshop, same tools passed down. The olive wood itself comes from annual pruning of living trees, nobody's cutting anything down, the trees keep growing and giving. That matters to these families.

Most nativity sets you find online are factory-made somewhere with no connection to the story at all. Ours are carved by hand in the actual city of Bethlehem, by families who've been doing this for generations. That's not something you can replicate in a factory, and I don't think you'd want to. Your order keeps these families working and keeps this craft alive. That's the part I feel good about every time we ship one out.

Care Instructions

Olive wood's low maintenance. If it starts looking dry, rub a small drop of olive oil into it with a cloth and it'll come right back. Don't soak it in water. That's about it.