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Magically transports you to first century Bethlehem
It's a good thing the massive, realistic stable was designed to look old. The cracks in the wall mask the long line where it actually snapped in two upon transport by suitcase to California.
The wise men confer with each other on the edge of the table as their sluggard camels lie down on the job. Mary appears to adore a small, rough stone on Day 9, when the photo was taken. Perhaps this captures the idea that she somehow cherished each step of that difficult journey.