Scripture at the Opryland’s Nativity Scene. December 19, 2013.
(Note: All pictures may be enlarged by clicking on them.)
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Yesterday was the last of the twelve days of Christmas, but today is the Day of Epiphany, commemorating the visit of the Wise Men to the Baby Jesus in Bethlehem. So I think one more Christmas-themed post is appropriate.
Mary and Joseph on the way to Bethlehem. Opryland Hotel, Nashville, Tennessee. December 19, 2013.
On December 19 Betsy and I visited the Opryland Hotel in Nashville with my daughter Kelly and her husband Chuck. One of the attractions at the hotel this time of year is a Nativity Scene with life-sized figurines.
Wise men, angels and shepherds gathered around the manger. Opryland Hotel, Nashville, Tennessee. December 19, 2013.
When we first saw this display many years ago, it was set up in a courtyard between two wings of the hotel. Now it’s set up in front of the hotel. While that gave more room for a large stable and manger, it definitely tied up traffic. Fortunately there were officers to direct traffic.
Another look at the manger. Opryland Hotel, Nashville, Tennessee. December 19, 2013.
If you’re ever in Nashville during the holiday season, I think you’ll enjoy seeing the Opryland Hotel, especially at night.
There are many other beautiful decorations at the hotel, but I’ll probably save those for another holiday season.
Tags: Christmas, Holidays, Nashville, Opryland Hotel, Tennessee
Senior Moments 
January 6, 2014 at 4:04 am |
This is beautiful. I’d be really curious to know how they got SO MANY little lights on every branch and twig of those trees! WOW!
January 6, 2014 at 4:32 am |
What a lovely nativity scene! Wishing you a wonderful year ahead.
January 6, 2014 at 5:58 am |
How beautiful. I know you enjoyed the visit. Stay warm today.
January 6, 2014 at 7:30 am |
A fabulous life size scene but the trees are beautifully lit too.
January 6, 2014 at 7:45 am |
What a beautiful nativity scene. Hope you and Betsy are staying warm today!
January 6, 2014 at 7:54 am |
Yes, Christmas is about Christ and His story. Keep telling it! Beautiful photos!
January 6, 2014 at 8:39 am |
Opryland Hotel definitely knows how to do things right – how often to you find a hotel that is THE destination? We must get there and to Biltmore for Christmas soon.
January 6, 2014 at 9:14 am |
i enlarged each photo and this is The Most Amazing Nativity i have ever seen…the figures are awesome art… those trees are magnificent
January 6, 2014 at 9:29 am |
That’s the most impressive nativity display I’ve ever seen. The figures are very lifelike. Good for the hotel…to put out such a display!
January 6, 2014 at 10:04 am |
Enlarging these does indeed show you an incredible and amazing Nativity!! Really incredible, George!! Thank you for sharing these! Superb!! Hope you have a wonderful new year!!
January 6, 2014 at 12:33 pm |
Happy New Year to you and Betty! Here’s to a better, brighter and healthier 2014. And hope you find more waterfalls to chase this year too.
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January 6, 2014 at 9:11 pm |
This looks amazing…I’d love to see it in person. Very fitting for today indeed!
January 6, 2014 at 9:39 pm |
it is good to see a Nativity scene out in public.We need more of this.
January 6, 2014 at 10:32 pm |
That looks so nice. I would like to be there and watch.
Today is indeed the Epiphany. Love the Wise Men. When I was a kid we celebrated this day and added the Wise Men to our own manger scene. MB
January 7, 2014 at 11:51 am |
I love seeing this. The lights are outstanding and the scene perfect for the season!
Linda
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January 7, 2014 at 6:29 pm |
Very pretty. Obviously, they don’t get much snow or you’d never find the nativity!
January 8, 2014 at 4:38 am |
I don’t think you can EVER have too many Christmas themed posts!! I’ve never seen a life-sized Nativity scene – the closest I’ve come is a life-sized diorama of Australia’s fave folk song ‘Waltzing Matilda’! And that certainly didn’t stop traffic!! Happy New Year!!
January 9, 2014 at 11:19 am |
I’ve never been there. Thanks for sharing.
January 10, 2014 at 6:06 am |
What a wonderful post with incredible beautiful photos.
January 12, 2014 at 6:29 pm |
Those are so neat!! Very,very nice.