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About Crechemania
Crechemania.com is devoted to the love of paper creches (also known as nativities, cribs, or mangers). These paper constructions, dear to collectors everywhere, feature artwork and lithography that captivate the eyes—and heart.
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Join the Creche Guild
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History
An outline of the beautiufl icons and religious art that has inspired the creation of our beloved creches. |
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Downloads
Crechemania.com is dedicated to sharing: download, print and assemble our free offerings. (Our free downloads are now located in our new site, which is presently under construction). |
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Books
Journey through the colorful history of the crèche with beautiful books like The Christmas Crèche: Treasure of Faith, Art, and Theater by Matthew Powell, O.P. Gain inspiration in creating your very own creche with Peter Baldwin's Toy Theatres of the World...
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The toy theater connection
Here you'll find the world of the Creche intersecting that of the colorful world of the Toy Theater. Why? Paper creche lovers are often Toy Theater enthusiasts; and a Toy Theater proscenium provides a wonderful stage for a creche!
>>Toy Theater Connection
>>Toy Theaters
>>Using a Toy Theater Proscenium to design a creche |
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Links
We've only just begun to feature some of the great sites devoted to the creche and toy theater—and we'd love to hear of your favorites!
>> Creche and Toy Theater links...
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Nacimientos
Three-dimensional nativities, on Crechemania.com? We fell in love with these delightful nativities from the collection of Judith Davis, Vice President of the Friends of the Creche. She visits six wonderful artists south of the border, and we gifted Santa Fe artist Carillos.
>> Carillos Nacimiento
>> Nacimientos Mexicanos |
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Contact us!
We'd love to hear from you: share your love of paper creches; your collection; your favorite books; news of museum exhibitions; and other creche happenings.
>>Write to the Creche Guild
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Translations
You have found a wonderful site but you can't understand it? Use this handy traslation service. Alta Vista will translate the page for you, and even your copy into several foreign languages. |
