Displaying a nativity set either inside or outside of your home (depending on how big it is, of course!) is a meaningful way to teach children about Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, and the miracle birth of the son of God. It’s more than a teaching moment; the nativity set is also a beautiful, symbolic reminder to keep Christ in Christmas. Here are 25 of the best nativity sets to display this Christmas season. Here at Parade.com, we’re all about sharing products we love with our audience. When you make a purchase on an item seen on this page, we may earn a commission, however, all picks are independently chosen unless otherwise mentioned.
25 Best Nativity Sets
13. MacKenzie-Childs Patience Brewster Nativity Holy Family Figures, $118 at MacKenzie-Childs
MacKenzie-Childs may be known for their iconic black-and-white checkered print, but the brand brings the manger scene of Jesus’s birth to life in this vibrant and bright interpretation. This above price point is for the OG set of four—Mary, Joseph, Baby Jesus, and the manger—but over time, you can always add different nativity pieces to the collection. Patience Brewster Nativity Holy Family Figures, $118, Mackenzie-Childs
15. Holiday Time 11-Piece Porcelain Nativity Set with Wooden Stable, $9.98 at Walmart
With 11 pieces and a rustic backdrop as the manger setting, this nativity set features porcelain figurines that represent Joseph, Mary, Baby Jesus, a cow, a sheep, a donkey, the three Wise Men, and of course, the manger in which Jesus lay. Holiday Time 11-Piece Porcelain Nativity Scene with Wooden Stable, $9.98, Walmart
16. The PEANUTS Christmas Pageant Porcelain Figurine Collection, $39.99 at Bradford Exchange
Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and the rest of the Peanuts gang bring the traditional manger scene to life in their animated version of the nativity set. The Peanuts Christmas Pageant Porcelain Figurine Collection, $39.99, Bradford Exchange
17. The Holiday Aisle 9 Piece Ceramic Nativity Set, $37.99 at Wayfair
Trying to find a gorgeous ceramic nativity set without it breaking the bank? This $40 one from Wayfair has all the shine and luxe feel of a more expensive set without the jaw-dropping price point. The Holiday Aisle 9 Piece Ceramic Nativity Set, $37.99, Wayfair
18. Wooden Free-Standing Nativity Christmas Outdoor Decoration, $147.42 at Etsy
Add a unique, vintage-looking nativity set to your lawn with this handmade nativity set crafted in California rom Baltic plywood. GDeBrekhtGallery Nativity Wooden Free-Standing Christmas Outdoor Decoration, $147.42, Etsy
21. Christmas Nativity Scene Wood Sign Decor, $27 at Etsy
If a wood sign is more your cup of tea—after all, it’s less likely to break than individual ceramic pieces of a nativity set!—this gorgeous wood-and-white painted sign is handmade and features a traditional Christmas carol lyric, “O Holy Night.” The Wooden Triangle Christmas Nativity Scene Wood Sign Decor, $27, Etsy
22. Vintage 1950s Wooden Nativity Set, $30 at Etsy
With an authentic vintage feel, this rustic nativity set may just be like the one you remember from childhood. It features Mary, Joseph and Baby Jesus. This unique set was made in Italy. ShabbyVintageByJan Vintage 1950s Nativity Scene, $30, Etsy
23. Christmas Yard Nativity Set, $85 at Etsy
Not rain nor sleet nor snow can stop this most gorgeous outdoor nativity set from paying tribute to Jesus’s birthday. My Impressive Inks Christmas Yard Nativity Set, $85, Etsy Check out:Fun Christmas trivia for the family100 best Christmas gifts