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12 Amazing Gingerbread Nativities Too Beautiful to Eat

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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: 

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Lead image from Gingerbread Festival at the Mormon Trail Center at Historic Winter Quarters

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