The Nativity is one of those stories we all know. We learnt it in Sunday School, and we know it off by heart - baby Jesus, meek and mild, born in a stable, laid down in a manger, with lowing cattle, shepherds, wise men and his doting parents gathered around. But it's not that obvious when the Lego-wielding Midgley boys get involved ... (Click on the photos to see better-quality versions)
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Top: Joseph and Mary (heavy with child) arrive in Bethlehem on a very sturdy horse,
but there's no place at the angry-looking alien's inn. A stable it'll be then ...
Bottom: Wise "men", having travelled from far far (intergalactic) lands meet with King Herod ...
Little does Herod realise that he is to hear most disturbing news later in the day! |
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| A clearly-terrified Jesus wakes up surrounded by an odd assortment of animals (including very angular, out-of-this-world sheep), aliens and scary-looking Oriental types. The Magi come bearing gifts: one, a golden duck; another, a Jedi light saber; and the third, a chocolate ice cream cone. Mary and Joseph look remarkably like they just stepped off the set of Saturday Night Fever. Cool hairstyle, Jo! |
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| And hiding in the corner we discover that Santa is not at all happy with Herod, who has found his way onto the fat man's 'naughty list'. No presents for you, you nasty king ... |
Hi Uncle Rob,
ReplyDeleteJem is sick. Mommy gave some gross rehydrate. And then, of course, he says, "Mommy this dehydrate is disgusting!"