Charity sells Bethlehem nativity scene complete with Separation Wall
A UK based Christian charity today has launched a new version of the Christmas nativity scene with a difference. The traditional nativity set has been updated by the Amos Trust with a modern day touch by including the Israeli Separation wall. Today the wise men would not be able to make it into Bethlehem, the Amos Trust points out, as they would be turned away at the security gate and refused an entry permit.
I’ve ordered a small one, but they were out of stock. Not sure if it will come in time for Christmas. I suspect it will still be relevant next Christmas, but I should be more than happy if the wall is a thing of the past by then. The large one has figures you can pick up and move – in the limited space permitted – apparently.
War on Want does a Christmas card portraying the same thing. http://www.waronwant.org/Christmas%20Cards%20-%20Mary%20and%20Joseph+13386.twl
Personally I find that when it’s put like that, it really brings home the reality of the situation.