The Alpine Family – A Rustic Nativity Scene from the Heart of the Alpine Region
This lovingly crafted version of the Holy Family reflects the spirit of the Alpine lands:
The Virgin Mary wears her hair in a braid, dressed in a traditional dirndl with an apron, just like a farmer’s wife from the mountains. Her humble and warm appearance radiates comfort and maternal care.
Saint Joseph appears as a simple yet dignified man in rustic clothing: a hat, sturdy shoes, and a cloak around his shoulders – symbols of his protection and support for his family.
The Christ Child rests peacefully in a wooden cradle, the kind found in cozy farmhouse parlors and passed down through generations – a sign of warmth, simplicity, and deep-rooted Alpine tradition.

This rustic interpretation brings the stable of Bethlehem into the familiar world of alpine meadows, mountain farms, and warm wooden rooms – a nativity scene that beautifully bridges faith and everyday life in the Alpine region.