Baby Jesus is missing in action - sad but true. It all started many many moons ago when my husband and I went to Mexico after Christmas one year. I picked up a nativity scene that I really liked. Everything was good for a couple of years but then baby Jesus came up missing. I suspect the little babe-o was packed in some newsprint and got tossed. Now the problem is this nativity scene looks a little different from most. It’s made from clay and washed in shades of yellow and gold. Point is, I can’t exactly bop out and pick up another sweet little 8 1/2 pound baby Jesus to stick in there cause he isn’t going to even remotely resemble the rest of the assemblage. So, I’ve always figured since then that it depicts the night before Christmas. Even the little sheep seem to be looking for something…or…ahem, someone to appear.
Well, this all worked out fine until my Girl, who LOVES all nativity scenes, was old enough and noticed the absence of baby Jesus. Every year it drives my poor child crazy. “Mom, how could you lose Baby Jesus? He’s the most important part.” Well…it wasn’t exactly on purpose.
Now, it’s just become something of a running joke. We’re driving through the subdivision last night checking out the lights and Girl says, “Oh, look, Mom! There’s a nativity scene. And it’s even got a baby Jesus…like they’re supposed to.” Smarty pants. Wonder how I ever wound up with a kid with a smart mouth?:wallbash:
If it makes you feel better…in some cultures, the manger in the nativity scene stays empty on purpose until Christmas Day–for the very reason you state.
(No, I can’t remember which culture–one of my ESL students told me about it. But it’s true. Really.)
Comment by Kimberly — November 28, 2006 @ 9:17 am
I was going to say that Kimberly. In the Spanish culture (Cubans, Mexicans, Puerto Ricans) the baby Jesus is not supposed to be on the nativity set until the 25Th, because the baby is not born until them. My 6 years old daughter was born here and it’s always complaining about that. Unfortunately that it’s the way I was told that I should do it, so I am sorry for her. I can’t change who am I.
So don’t feel bad Jen you are following the rules of another culture and the baby would appear on Christmas’s day (Well let’s hope it does)
Comment by barbara — November 28, 2006 @ 10:26 am
Well, crap just happens sometimes doesn’t it. Have you got your tree up yet? I do and just love looking at it. I have my turning and I don’t mean to brag but it looks lovely. I hope you have a great Tuesday.
Comment by Ginger — November 28, 2006 @ 11:30 am
Oh, Kimberly and Barbara, that makes me feel better. See…I was on to something and just didn’t know it. :lol: But I’ll definitely be sharing this with Girl.
Ginger, my tree is in the stand.
The lights are…uh…half on. That’s the DH’s deal. I don’t do lights. Apparently he had some blown bulbs to contend with and then got side-tracked. It’ll be decorated by this weekend. Girl, it’s not bragging to say it looks good — enjoy it.
Comment by Jennifer — November 28, 2006 @ 11:40 am
Jen, you need Jesus. There has to be some way to find a matching baby Jesus for your set. Send me a picture and I’ll start looking. :-)
Comment by Rhonda — November 29, 2006 @ 6:38 am
~~Jen, you need Jesus~~
Okay, I’m from Alabama, and that sentence takes on a whole new meaning here in the bible belt. I’m laughing my ass off…sorry Jen. Sorry Rhonda.
Yes, Jen, you do need Jesus. And, Rhonda, if Jen has a picture of Jesus and you are able to find Him…
Sorry, anything that could come after that statement is just too tacky for a public blog.
Me and my painkillers are going back to bed before we get into trouble.
Comment by Kimberly — November 29, 2006 @ 7:59 am
“Jen, you need Jesus.”
Oh, my sweet Lord. (No pun intended.) I’m cracking up just imagining Rhonda saying that.
Thanks for the laughs this morning — both of you! :happy2:
Comment by Kris Starr — November 29, 2006 @ 8:38 am
Note to self–think before you post. :-) But you all know what I mean. You need baby Jesus in the Nativity! Jen and I have talked about this before, and she knows how it disturbs me that she lost Jesus. Okay, I’m shutting up now. :dog:
Comment by Rhonda — November 29, 2006 @ 8:49 am
~~it disturbs me that she lost Jesus~~
Jen, you must *find* Jesus. Look in your heart.
Okay, I’m stopping now. Sorry.
Comment by Kimberly — November 29, 2006 @ 9:27 am
LOL, Jen - I love your blog…
:lol: I can’t wait to see how this one turns out…
…’stayed tuned for our next episode. Is it, “Can Jennifer ever find Jesus?!” or maybe, “I found Jesus on E-bay!” Stay tuned and don’t miss it!’ :happy2:
Comment by Ellen — November 29, 2006 @ 9:46 am
Okay, I wasn’t going to post it yesterday even though I thought about it…but I will. I’ve thought about painting a pecan (unshelled of course) to be Jesus because it’s the right scale and shape-wise would work but…well, there are the implications…”Oh, I love your Nativity set.” “Thank you. If you look closely you’ll see that baby Jesus is a nut.” See, I told you, just can’t be done. :fryingpan: Rhonda, I know it disturbs you as much as Girl so I’ll send a photo and perhaps you can find Jesus on my behalf. :happy2:
Comment by Jennifer — November 29, 2006 @ 10:08 am
~baby Jesus is a nut~
:happy2: :happy2:
It just keeps getting better
Comment by Kimberly — November 29, 2006 @ 10:34 am
Jen,
How about if you post a picture and I bet you have more than a couple of people that will help you out to find Baby Jesus before Christmas day.
Comment by barbara — November 29, 2006 @ 10:50 am
Jen, Jen, Jen. You cannot substitute a NUT for baby Jesus, our Lord and Savior, Prince of Peace, King of Kings, Lord of Lords, Bright and Morning Star. Need I go on?
I will make it my personal quest to find a baby Jesus for your Nativity scene. Post the picture. Please. :-)
Comment by Rhonda — November 29, 2006 @ 11:31 am
Y’all are killng me.
Comment by Kimberly — November 29, 2006 @ 11:52 am
See, I KNEW ya’ll would be tore up about the baby Jesus nut thing. :fryingpan: I’ll try to post a picture of the nativity tomorrow if I can find batteries for my camera.
Comment by Jennifer — November 29, 2006 @ 4:10 pm
My sides hurt…!! :happy2: :happy2: :happy2: Baby Jesus is a nut! :happy2: :happy2: Sorry I just can’t help it…
You wanna borrow my caucasion baby Jesus? :twisted:
:happy2: :happy2: :happy2:
Are your dogs vegetarian? Do they like peanut butter? You could be in for even more trouble… :doggie: :cursing:
(This is why some of us should not have nativity sets…
Comment by Ellen — November 29, 2006 @ 8:03 pm
Ellen, they :love2: peanutbutter — that’s why he’d have to be a pecan. :devil: However, Rhonda has dedicated herself to this mission and I have no doubt she will find and send me a baby Jesus, but I appreciate the offer to loan me yours. :cooldance:
Comment by Jennifer — November 29, 2006 @ 9:34 pm
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