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Designed specifically for Fontanini's impressive \u003cstrong\u003e70-inch scale Nativity Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e, this heirloom-quality manger provides a reverent resting place for the Christ Child and serves as the symbolic centerpiece of your Christmas display. Richly detailed with realistic wood grain, hand-sculpted straw, and elegant hand-painted accents, this manger captures the humble beauty of the stable in Bethlehem while reflecting the exceptional craftsmanship that has made Fontanini renowned around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpertly handcrafted in \u003cstrong\u003eItaly\u003c\/strong\u003e, the manger is produced from \u003cstrong\u003emarble-based resin\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving it exceptional durability while preserving the warmth and beauty of finely carved wood. The carefully layered straw texture surrounds the cradle with lifelike realism, while subtle gold accents along the interior highlight the place prepared for the newborn King. Every detail has been thoughtfully finished by skilled artisans, creating a stunning focal point worthy of churches, chapels, schools, outdoor Nativity displays, and collectors seeking the very finest in large-scale Christmas décor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether displayed as part of a permanent parish Nativity or assembled each Christmas season, this magnificent manger beautifully complements Fontanini's life-size Holy Family and 70-inch Nativity figures. Its timeless design allows the Christ Child to remain the visual and spiritual center of the Nativity scene, reminding all who gather that Christmas begins in the humble manger at Bethlehem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003eHouse of Fontanini\u003c\/strong\u003e, we invite you to \u003cstrong\u003eshop Fontanini\u003c\/strong\u003e with confidence, knowing you're purchasing authentic \u003cstrong\u003eFontanini\u003c\/strong\u003e creations from people who share your passion for preserving the Christmas story. Whether you're furnishing a church sanctuary, creating a parish display, or building an heirloom-quality outdoor Nativity, this beautifully handcrafted manger represents the quality and artistry collectors have trusted for generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eFontanini Nativity tradition\u003c\/strong\u003e began more than a century ago in \u003cstrong\u003eBagni di Lucca\u003c\/strong\u003e, nestled in the beautiful hills of \u003cstrong\u003eTuscany, Italy\u003c\/strong\u003e, where \u003cstrong\u003eEmanuele Fontanini\u003c\/strong\u003e opened his first workshop in \u003cstrong\u003e1908\u003c\/strong\u003e. What started as a small family business has become one of the world's most respected names in heirloom-quality Nativity collections. Today, Fontanini artisans continue to handcraft each masterpiece using traditional sculpting, molding, and hand-finishing techniques that have been passed down through generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more than \u003cstrong\u003e25 years\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eHouse of Fontanini.com\u003c\/strong\u003e has proudly continued that tradition by offering authentic Fontanini collections directly to churches, collectors, and families throughout the United States. As a locally owned Minnesota small business, we don't simply sell Fontanini—we truly love it. From our Minnesota warehouse, our mission remains:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Telling His Story, one piece at a time.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the \u003cstrong\u003e70-inch Fontanini Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e is handcrafted in Italy in limited production, availability may vary throughout the year. 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