This Nativity was made in 1960 by Palestinian women in the Aqabat Jaber Refugee Camp. The figures ar
This Nativity was made in 1960 by Palestinian women in the Aqabat Jaber Refugee Camp. The figures are all hand made and dressed in traditional Palestinian clothing. The sheep and donkey were created by wrapping wire frames with yarn. The pieces have printed labels on the bottom: “World Y.W.C.A. Centre, Aqabat Jaber Refugee Camp, Jericho – Jordan.” The vision of the World Young Women’s Christian Association is “a fully inclusive world where justice, peace, health, human dignity, freedom and care for the environment are promoted and sustained by women’s leadership.” This holiday season Glencairn Museum is featuring two Christmas exhibitions: “World Nativities” and “Christmas Traditions in Many Lands.” And don’t miss our popular “Christmas in the Castle” tour (reservations strongly recommended as tour space is limited). Daily 12-4:30 pm, closed December 15, 24-25. http://ow.ly/Ulflm -- source link
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