{"product_id":"willow-tree-the-christmas-story","title":"Willow Tree- The Christmas Story","description":"\u003cheader class=\"about-piece__header\"\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"about-piece__content\"\u003e\n\u003cmain role=\"main\" id=\"mainContent\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"body\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container maxWidthContent\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"custom-product-page\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-tabs-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tabs-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv part=\"base\" class=\"tab-group tab-group--top\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"about-piece\"\u003eCHRISTMAS STORY:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"about-piece\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/main\u003e\u003cfooter class=\"footer\" role=\"contentinfo\" id=\"footerContent\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"footer-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"footer-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"footer-copyright\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHer name is Mary. His name is Joseph. The baby, Jesus. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"footer-copyright\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Christmas Story is the largest-scale nativity created by Susan Lordi. The two-piece set of Mary and Joseph fit with Gentle Animals of the Stable on the wood base of the 24”h Sanctuary backdrop. Pierced metal Tree Silhouettes adds color and texture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"footer-copyright\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"footer-copyright\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe two-piece set of Mary holding baby Jesus, and Joseph is the centerpiece of The Christmas Story. The figures are nearly 15” tall and painted with richly layered colors. The expressive gestures of Mary and Joseph reveal their humanity and portray their overwhelming emotion of love and protection for their newborn child. The elegant movement of Mary’s and Joseph’s garments, and their protective gestures bring this composition to the highest levels of sculptural art. The pieces relate to each other when placed together: Mary is turned in toward Joseph, sheltered by his right arm. Joseph’s staff and cloak form a protective shield around his new family. Joseph’s left hand, positioned above the head of baby Jesus, shadows the curve of Mary’s wrist. This is a historically symbolic gesture of blessing and protection.“The Christmas Story is a story from the past… but the overwhelming emotions of holding a new baby, starting a new family, and wanting to protect them forevermore are present today in every culture and every age. My hope is that the gestures of Mary and Joseph will represent these powerful feelings of love and protection.” --Susan Lordi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"footer-copyright\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/footer\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo hand-painted resin figures, tallest is 14.5”h\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo figures: Joseph, standing in cream garment and rust-colored cloak carrying wood staff, and Mary seated on gray rock with rust blanket, wearing light blue dress with blue cloak, holding infant Jesus in cream blanket.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePackaging box includes enclosure card for gift-giving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDust with soft cloth or soft brush. Avoid water or cleaning solvents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"findify-element\" id=\"product-findify-rec-3\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Willow Tree","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56193502708004,"sku":"26173","price":154.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/1238\/0964\/files\/i0s66x2qqlxwouidnjep__87477.webp?v=1788377783","url":"https:\/\/www.ridgwaycnc.com\/products\/willow-tree-the-christmas-story","provider":"Ridgway CNC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}