LibraryLover Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 (edited) You know what. I think it's a cute story, but maybe it's provocative. I don't want to start anything or offend anyone. As not to be mysterious, I copied the post and will share with anyone who asks. (It was about my dd who set up a 'nativity' set with various playmobil characters who are not part of the nativity set. ) Edited December 19, 2011 by LibraryLover Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 Love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuirkyKapers Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 :) Kids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Element Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 (edited) LOVE this! :lol: Edited December 19, 2011 by Element Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibraryLover Posted December 19, 2011 Author Share Posted December 19, 2011 (edited) LOVE this! :lol: We drove past a nativity the other day and my dd said, "There's baby Jesus and the three wizards with presents from Santa!" Sigh. Apparently I've seriously neglected her "World Religion" studies. Sarah, I deleted the post. I didn't want to offend. My dd actually has a very good World Religions background. She's older than your dd. She had to work with what she had, Playmobil/Lego- wise. lol I did remind her that there would have been no pigs. She slapped her own forehead. lol Edited December 19, 2011 by LibraryLover Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Element Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 (edited) Oh, sorry. I'll delete your quote in my post. Edited December 19, 2011 by Element Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 Oh, sorry. I'll delete your quote in my post. Too late! I already read it! :D I wish I would have seen the entire original post. It sounds like a great story (and I know I wouldn't have been offended!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibraryLover Posted December 19, 2011 Author Share Posted December 19, 2011 ETA: OK it's gone. Maybe a moderator can delete this so it doesn't seem more than it was. Oy. I'm sorry. Too late! I already read it! :D I wish I would have seen the entire original post. It sounds like a great story (and I know I wouldn't have been offended!) lol It's still in Sara's post. I really don't mean to offend. I thought it was cute, and if someone gets upset, I can ask Sara to delete it. I'm probably making a big deal for no reason. Ignore me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 I love that about playmobil, everyone comes to Jesus! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Element Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 lol It's still in Sara's post. I really don't mean to offend. I thought it was cute, and if someone gets upset, I can ask Sara to delete it. I'm probably making a big deal for no reason. Ignore me. It's gone now. It just took me a minute to figure out what I was doing. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivka Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 If you share your story, I'll tell you about the time I heard "MARY TO THE RESCUE!!" from the playroom, and went in to find the Mary from our nativity set behind the wheel of a Fisher-Price fire truck, with baby Jesus at the top of the ladder, in the manger. :D nativity_firefighters by Rivka5, on Flickr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuirkyKapers Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 If you share your story, I'll tell you about the time I heard "MARY TO THE RESCUE!!" from the playroom, and went in to find the Mary from our nativity set behind the wheel of a Fisher-Price fire truck, with baby Jesus at the top of the ladder, in the manger. :D nativity_firefighters by Rivka5, on Flickr :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T'smom Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 I'm sorry I missed the post- it sounded cute. We've had all kinds of nativity drama here, we had a dragon attacking the stable one day, one day there were polar bears and flamingos around the manger. I LOVED the nativity figures in the fire engine! Totally the kind of thing that my kids would do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lang Syne Boardie Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 Aw, I'm sorry you deleted! I thought it was a wonderful story but didn't have time to comment right when I read it. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockey Mom Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 Just going on what I've pieced together from the replies, it sounds like it would have been a cute story. :) It's a shame that we've grown so used to be politically (religiously?) correct, that we can't share stories of this nature without turning it into something ugly. I wish more people could laugh about religion. <<<------Hockey Mom, who thinks Tim Hawkins is the best comedian ever! :p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belacqua Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 I remember somebody's blog post from a while ago about her nativity. I don't recall the details, but one of her kids had arranged everybody in a neat line, backs to the observer. She went to change it then thought, actually, that makes sense. Why do we so often portray the visitors and animals facing away from the new baby? Of course they'd all crowd around and want to see! I thought that was so charming. And I also dig the fire engine and polar bears. Now we just have to convince one of the polar bears to bring a Christmas ham, like the Herdmans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassy Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 Just going on what I've pieced together from the replies, it sounds like it would have been a cute story. :) It's a shame that we've grown so used to be politically (religiously?) correct, that we can't share stories of this nature without turning it into something ugly. I wish more people could laugh about religion. <<<------Hockey Mom, who thinks Tim Hawkins is the best comedian ever! :p :iagree: In the UK Christians at least aren't quite so serious about religion. I think the Irish are probably the most devout, but also tell some of the most scandalously irreverent jokes about religious matters. Some of the other religions here, however, get offended more easily. Cassy OP wouldn't you consider reposting, please ... ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kertie Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 Just going on what I've pieced together from the replies, it sounds like it would have been a cute story. :) It's a shame that we've grown so used to be politically (religiously?) correct, that we can't share stories of this nature without turning it into something ugly. I wish more people could laugh about religion. <<<------Hockey Mom, who thinks Tim Hawkins is the best comedian ever! :p In the spirit of being able to laugh, I offer a warning that the following is hilarious and could be construed as irreverent, although that is NOT how it was intended then OR now. This is from last year: Tonight we put out the Playmobil nativity set, and Aiden and Norah have been playing with it for a good two hours. Here are some phrases I overheard as they were playing: "I am a good person. I am God. You are my son." "Hi Daddy. Can I fly like you can?" "Yes, but [turning to the angel Gabriel] can we borrow your wings?" "Sure, here you go." "OK, you [turning back to baby Jesus] can use them first, then I'll use them." "BUT HE IS THE PROMISED SAVIOR!! Red Rackham [from Tintin, apparently standing in for Herod] will kill him!" "I am an angel. I have wine." "I'll have a side of cranberries, and coffee and wine to drink." [apparently they had a buffet in the stable] "You can't put a crown on Mary. She doesn't get a crown." "Where's Joseph's hair??" "You have to set it up correctly!!" I think it's really helpful, actually, to overhear the kids incorporating the Bible into their play--makes it easy to know what they're thinking, or when something needs to be explained better...like the fact that God doesn't have to borrow Gabriel's wings:lol:. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJ. Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 Just going on what I've pieced together from the replies, it sounds like it would have been a cute story. :) It's a shame that we've grown so used to be politically (religiously?) correct, that we can't share stories of this nature without turning it into something ugly. I wish more people could laugh about religion. <<<------Hockey Mom, who thinks Tim Hawkins is the best comedian ever! :p :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnowWhite Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 Aw, you've been flooded with requests! Since my PM won't be delivered, can you take this as a request for a copy of the story? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susann Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 Me too, me too, pretty please! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMW Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 Don't leave me out, I need some Christmas giggles!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catz Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 I could use a Christmas giggle too! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyhomemaker25 Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 I'm sorry that I'm missing out on the cute kid story. I would have laughed! If you have some time can you send it to me as well. I really need to get one of those playschool nativity sets and let my five year old go to town. I'm sure the Christmas story would never be the same!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangermom Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 I missed it! Boo! I remember somebody's blog post from a while ago about her nativity. I don't recall the details, but one of her kids had arranged everybody in a neat line, backs to the observer. She went to change it then thought, actually, that makes sense. Why do we so often portray the visitors and animals facing away from the new baby? Of course they'd all crowd around and want to see! My daughter likes to arrange all the characters around Jesus in a tight little circle, so they can all be as close as possible. You can't see the baby, but they're all happy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommyof4ks Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 Haha, I love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forget-Me-Not Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 Oh boo, I want to know too :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsBasil Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 I'm sorry that I'm missing out on the cute kid story. I would have laughed! If you have some time can you send it to me as well :iagree: I have a 2 year old and we have been telling him the Nativity story using the Little People Nativity set. The other day he acted it out with them for his 7 week old sister. Here's how it went down: "Mary had a baby in her belly, rode this donkey to a farm. Had the baby. Him named Jesus. Animals came to see him!(Most enthusiastic voice ever). Kings too. They brought presents. Here more ANIMALS! This a sheep, this a cow, this a picture of a lost sheep and he needs to find his Daddy. Uh-oh, this sheep sad. Boo hoo hoo." There is a picture of a lone sheep on one part of our set, not sure why this one is lost or needs his Daddy though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibraryLover Posted December 20, 2011 Author Share Posted December 20, 2011 (edited) ETA: OK it's gone. Maybe a moderator can delete this so it doesn't seem more than it was. Oy. I'm sorry. lol It's still in Sara's post. I really don't mean to offend. I thought it was cute, and if someone gets upset, I can ask Sara to delete it. I'm probably making a big deal for no reason. Ignore me. I feel stupid now. It's not a great story, only a cute story. I felt that maybe the Harry Potter reference or the Ninja could be seen as offensive. Here it is-- don't be too disappointed. lol "Back story: Some know we are not Christian, and are pretty lefty-agnostic, although we enjoy the Christmas celebration of hope & light in the darkness, and we do respect religion. Thanks to youngest dd, I have on my mantel a lovely nativity scene of Playmobil characters from various sets. The manger is a house from the Ancient Egypt set. There is a parade of animals, including pigs. ;)There are camels--carrying loads of items (including chickens) in baskets-- so, much more than oils and gold. I think one of the wise men is a Ninja. But he's wearing a turban, so he's in. There is a wise man praying over the baby...with a spell book from a Harry Potter Lego set. She says it's the Torah. "Jesus was Jewish." She means no harm, and I love it. My little heathen is putting the Christ back in our Xmas." PS I know about the Greek X...more of me not being funny. ;) lol Edited December 20, 2011 by LibraryLover Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackson'smama Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 cute! we are Christian and we have no nativity set. so this year, the kids made a little one out of wood. but not before they constructed one from legos. the baby Jesus was wearing bib overalls and there were two wise men who were figures from Pharoah's Quest. there was a constructed cow there but also a police dog from one of the police sets. I thought it was adorable! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meriwether Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 Just going on what I've pieced together from the replies, it sounds like it would have been a cute story. :) It's a shame that we've grown so used to be politically (religiously?) correct, that we can't share stories of this nature without turning it into something ugly. I wish more people could laugh about religion. <<<------Hockey Mom, who thinks Tim Hawkins is the best comedian ever! :p I have the funniest story. Absolutely hilarious and absolutely true, but I can't tell anyone because it has the potential to offend three groups of people. Sigh. It is the funniest story I've ever heard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassy Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 I have the funniest story. Absolutely hilarious and absolutely true, but I can't tell anyone because it has the potential to offend three groups of people. Sigh. It is the funniest story I've ever heard. :lol: After that, I've got to know :D If sharing here is absolutely, totally out of the question, then a PM would be lovely :tongue_smilie:. Best wishes and many thanks in the greatest anticipation. Cassy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meriwether Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 :lol: After that, I've got to know :D If sharing here is absolutely, totally out of the question, then a PM would be lovely :tongue_smilie:. Best wishes and many thanks in the greatest anticipation. Cassy I'll send a PM, but it will be the abreviated version since I'm supposed to be cleaning house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PinkInTheBlue Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 I feel stupid now. It's not a great story, only a cute story. I felt that maybe the Harry Potter reference or the Ninja could be seen as offensive. Here it is-- don't be too disappointed. lol "Back story: Some know we are not Christian, and are pretty lefty-agnostic, although we enjoy the Christmas celebration of hope & light in the darkness, and we do respect religion. Thanks to youngest dd, I have on my mantel a lovely nativity scene of Playmobil characters from various sets. The manger is a house from the Ancient Egypt set. There is a parade of animals, including pigs. ;)There are camels--carrying loads of items (including chickens) in baskets-- so, much more than oils and gold. I think one of the wise men is a Ninja. But he's wearing a turban, so he's in. There is a wise man praying over the baby...with a spell book from a Harry Potter Lego set. She says it's the Torah. "Jesus was Jewish." She means no harm, and I love it. My little heathen is putting the Christ back in our Xmas." PS I know about the Greek X...more of me not being funny. ;) lol That's very cute!! How sweet :) I'm really glad you reposted. (From one family probably very similar to your own ;) ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnowWhite Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 Thanks for sharing! Kids do the most creative things.:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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