Nativity scene V1 wooden decoration – plywood silhouette

It gets dark early outside, and the first candle is burning indoors. Only the windowsill is still missing the motif that marks the start of Advent. A wooden nativity scene brings exactly this calm, Christmassy mood into your home. It comes as a fine silhouette that you can display as it is or decorate however you like. It is made for your windowsill. And since you can choose any width from 10 to 50 cm, it fits every other spot too.

What changes for you

• During Advent, your window tells the Christmas story without any elaborate decorating. The nativity silhouette works on its own.
• You can decorate the motif exactly to your taste. The wood is untreated, so you can paint it, stick things on it, varnish it or oil it.
• You will find the right size for every spot. The width can be chosen from 10 to 50 cm in 1 cm steps.
• Crafting with children or in a group is relaxed. With the set of 10, everyone has their own nativity scene in front of them.
• You are holding a cleanly made piece. It has smooth laser-cut edges without splinters and is made in our own production in Pößneck.

Why this wooden nativity scene makes a difference in everyday life

Among fairy lights and glittery decorations, a calm natural material does a room good. The wooden silhouette brings warmth to your windowsill, chest of drawers or shelf. It draws the eye to what Christmas is really about. Whether left natural or lovingly painted, the motif comes out of the box year after year. At some point, it simply becomes part of Christmas.

Material & finish

The nativity scene is laser-cut from 3 mm thick plywood. This gives the edges the typical brown rim. It is a feature of this cutting method and gives the motif extra contour. The edges are smooth and the finish is clean. You can work on the piece straight away or put it on display. The wood is untreated, neither varnished nor glazed. Paints, glues and oils therefore adhere well. Wood is a purely natural material, so every silhouette turns out slightly different. The shade varies, each has its own grain, and some have small knots. This is exactly what makes every piece one of a kind. It is made by Bütic in Thuringia.

Dimensions & technical details

• Material: plywood, untreated (not varnished or glazed)
• Material thickness: 3 mm
• Shape: nativity scene (silhouette)
• Width: 10 cm to 50 cm, selectable in 1 cm steps
• Cut: laser-cut, smooth edges, characteristic brown laser edge
• Available singly or as a set of 10
• Made in Thuringia, Germany

How to use the nativity scene

• On the windowsill: place the silhouette against the evening light. Even from the pavement, people can see that Advent has begun at your home.
• Crafting with children: each child paints their own nativity scene. In the end, there is a home-made present for Grandma and Grandpa on the table.
• As a gift tag or table decoration in small sizes: a motif on a parcel or at each guest's place makes your Christmas dinner more personal.
• In the shop window or on the counter: as a nativity decoration, the silhouette marks the season. It is set up in minutes and stored flat after the holidays.
• For parishes, schools or craft groups: the set of 10 gives you a whole stock of blanks at once. All have the same motif, and each comes in its natural state, ready to decorate.

Good to know about the nativity

The tradition of the Christmas crib goes back to Francis of Assisi. In 1223, in Greccio in Italy, he had the Christmas story re-enacted for the first time. Since then, the nativity scene has been a fixed part of Advent in many families. As a wooden silhouette, it brings this old motif into your home or shop window in a modern, simple form.

Care & durability

There is not much you need to do. Simply wipe off dust with a dry cloth and protect the untreated wood from constant moisture. If you have oiled or painted the motif, the surface is protected as well. That way, the silhouette will be with you for many Advent seasons.

Options & what's included

• Choose any width: 10 cm to 50 cm, in 1 cm steps
• Available singly or as a set of 10
• The nativity scene is delivered in its natural state, untreated. Decorations shown in the product photos are not included

Frequently asked questions

Can I paint the nativity scene? Yes. The plywood is untreated, neither varnished nor glazed. You can paint it, stick things on it, varnish it or oil it.

Where does the brown rim on the edges come from? The motif is laser-cut. This creates the typical brown rim, which gives the silhouette extra definition. The edges are smooth.

Does every piece look the same? Wood is a purely natural material. Shade, grain and small knots vary from piece to piece. This is exactly what makes every silhouette unique.

Are there different sizes and quantities? Yes. You choose a width between 10 and 50 cm in 1 cm steps. You can order the nativity scene singly or as a set of 10.

What you get is a wooden cutout. What it brings is the evening when the candles are lit, the silhouette stands in the window and the Christmas story feels a little closer again. Just choose your width. Whether you display it natural or decorate it yourself, both start here.