The nativity scene is a staple of Christmas decor, but not everyone celebrates Christmas quite the same way — and some people don’t do the nativity scene in quite the ordinary way, either. Some of these skate close to the edge of blasphemy — and some dive right in.
1. This dinosaur nativity mixes the prehistoric with the biblical with the modern (note the purple van?).
2. Sometimes, nativity dinosaurs aren’t so peaceful.
3. Dinosaurs aren’t the only toy to make a visit to Bethlehem. Check out Joeshrek, Eeyore, and one wise dwarf.
4. Star Wars fans seem to love mixing Christmas with sci-fi.
5. Even Darth Vader can take out time to celebrate the birth of Jesus.
6. He might just be the master of the nativity scene photobomb, too.
7. Let there be peace on Earth, goodwill toward men….and plastic soldiers guarding the Holy family.
8. This…looks like an excuse to sell a bunch of old toys in one box.
9. Commentary on modern hero worship, or the result of a misplaced box of figurines?
10. Any Game of Thrones fan knows whether they’re worshiping the new gods or the old gods this season.
11. A nativity scene you can take in the bath with you….well, that’s just a bit odd.
12. Christmas time, or Adventure Time? Both!
13. This may be the sweetest nativity ever.
14. This one looks delicious, too, though.
15. One risk of an outdoor nativity is that real animals might join in.
16. On second thought, that’s a risk inside, too.
17. Maybe this nativity is for people who don’t have time to take down and put up decorations between Halloween and Christmas?
18. Of course, Coke had to get in on the game.
19. Then there are these nativities, for getting through the long Christmas weekend with the liquor store closed.
20. Alternately, this one is simpler and cheaper.
21. Buddha makes an appearance in a surprising number of nativity scenes, such as this one, where he seems to take Jesus’ place.
22. This scene, with bears, cats, a phrenology model, a smurf, and more, is quite possibly the strangest nativity scene ever.
23. Does your nativity have daleks? Clearly the Doctor Who Christmas Special is approaching.
Merry Christmas to all, and may your holiday be as beautiful and unique as your nativity scene.
