Nativity

Dawn and Rusty Ogden stand by an RV with sewer pipe and skeletal Cousin Eddie from “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” as well as the “Hanging with my Gnomies” sign won last year Hampton’s Annual House Decorating contest. A second place winner this year in the Hampton Christmas decorating contest, Rusty enjoys the work and community appreciation that comes with his decorations.

Dawn and Rusty Ogden stand by an RV with sewer pipe and skeletal Cousin Eddie from “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” as well as the “Hanging with my Gnomies” sign won last year Hampton’s Annual House Decorating contest. A second place winner this year in the Hampton Christmas decorating contest, Rusty enjoys the work and community appreciation that comes with his decorations.

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Jane Nunnenkamp shows the Nativity set she bought just after her marriage to Larry in 1971, adding figures to the display. Since then she has collected 25 more Nativity scenes.

Jane Nunnenkamp shows the Nativity set she bought just after her marriage to Larry in 1971, adding figures to the display. Since then she has collected 25 more Nativity scenes.

Nativity scenes more than just holiday decor

It’s a scene familiar to every Christian child -- the virgin mother, the humble father and the common animals observing the celestial baby in the manger while a star shines above the dark desert to proclaim the momentous event.