Nativity scenes contain relatively few variables. Clothing and facial hair vary but the characters are easily identifiable. You never wonder, “Who is that supposed to be?”
The position of the figures remains the purview of the person setting the scene. It has become apparent to me that this is sufficient to generate some interest.
I observed this year that you do not want the wise man posing with his foot forward and his hand raised placed behind the kneeling wise man. Rather than hailing the new king of the world it appears there is a disagreement that is shortly to be addressed with a swift cuff to the back of the offending parties head.
No one is going to ask me to set up a nativity scene. Up until now I felt this was as it should be, but I’m now wondering if my disconnection from religious doctrines might make the me perfect artistic director for Christmas pageants and religious dioramas.
I would argue that a set of eyes without a filter of reverence is key in setting the proper tone. You don’t want the wise men looming over the baby, or Mary giving Joseph the cold shoulder for failing to make a reservation, and a standing Joseph and a kneeling Mary need to be placed with some sensitivity.
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