Spokane Crèche

Every year the Mormon Church hosts a function that shows Nativities called Crèche.  This allows members of the church to display nativities they have acquired through their travels around the world.

We are always greeted by missionaries singing carols at the front door.

When you walk into the gymnasium it’s amazing to see all the nativities on display.  You’re greeted by someone at the door then you just start walking through looking at all the displays.

This 5 panel cross stitched nativity took three years to make it was a gift from a granddaughter to her grandmother.

This crèche was purchased at a rummage sale for 25 cents.

  

Families come in and gather around the scenes and observe all the different nativities in their splendor.

So many of these nativities are from all around the globe and are beautiful and unique.

They even have a room dedicated specifically to quirky nativities people have picked up on their travels.

The Church even has a special room devoted to children.  In here they can dress up like Mary, Joseph and the wise men.

 You find small children playing with the nativities that are set up for them, obviously happy to be there.

This year they expected more than 10,000 people in the Spokane Community will visit the Crèche and they all come from different backgrounds. 

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints holds this event in communities all around the United States to help bring the true meaning of Christmas to the neighborhood.  I have attended for the last 6 years and am still amazed at how beautiful and spiritual this occasion is.   Merry Christmas!!