Holy Land Olive Wood Nativity Set (12 Pieces), "Holy Land"

Olive wood carving has been an important craft among the Christian community in Bethlehem since Greek Orthodox monks first started the tradition in the fourth century. Nativity sets like this one are popular souvenirs for Christians who make the Christmas pilgrimage. Branches from pruned olive trees are dried for almost a year, then sliced into mosaic-like pieces and hand-carved into this charming and rustic 12-piece nativity scene. A music box within plays "Silent Night."