Some people might think making gingerbread is a tradition for children, but they’ve probably never seen gingerbread creations as “sweet” as these ones. All around the world, people have made amazing gingerbread nativities to remind them of the joyous event of Christ's birth. Check out these tasty and beautiful religious creations that bring the spirit of Christmas in a unique way.
1. Simple white nativity
Image from Elaine's Sweet Life
2. Traditional nativity
Image from Gingerbread Festival at the Mormon Trail Center at Historic Winter Quarters
3. White lace nativity
Image from Expats.cz
4. Winter wonderland nativity
Image from Prague by Katy
5. Mary and Joseph in the stable nativity
Image from Gingerbread Festival at the Mormon Trail Center at Historic Winter Quarters
6. Minimalistic nativity
Image credit from Garfield House
7. Cheerful nativity
Image from Gingerbread Festival at the Mormon Trail Center at Historic Winter Quarters
8. Starlight nativity
Image from Amy Lee
9. Classic nativity
Image from Gingerbread Festival at the Mormon Trail Center at Historic Winter Quarters
10. Away in a manger nativity
Image from Shannon Berrey
11. Simple nativity
Image credit from Martha Stewart
12. Mary and Joseph traveling to Bethlehem
Image from Gingerbread Festival at the Mormon Trail Center at Historic Winter Quarters
BONUS:
Stacy Hinds participates in the Winter Quarters Gingerbread Festival each year, making beautiful gingerbread nativities to share with thousands of visitors. Many of her creations are featured in this article. Here is her latest creation, from 2017: