Presépio is Portuguese for "Nativity Scene". Follow along as we build this year's version of a long family tradition. Mai e Pai (Mom & Dad, in Portuguese) started this tradition with just a few figurines bought in a Paris airport, to hundreds of pieces lovingly collected or hand-crafted over the decades and across two continents.

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16 December, 2009

Santa's Elves came to help (with 11 bean soup)! 16 Dec

Lots more to report today - dear goddaughter and sister came to lend their creative skills. Poor T just got 4 wisdom teeth removed, so cam looking like Jacob Marley, but with a great spirit!  T, a student of fine arts, was commissioned to paint the ocean (one of her specialties).  As I am writing this, I realize that she neglected to sign her work!  Meanwhile, sister worked on redecorating the town tree, which was starting to show its age.
She also made a fabulous whale for the ocean!
T and I then turned our attentions to finishing off the town square, putting in a few more roads, landscaping the mountainsides and church yard.  T also gave the horses and sheep some greener pastures.
Sister ran out for hte all important 11-bean-soup - its dried peas and lentils are destined to become cabbages and lettuces  for the farms!

This bout of productivity started with some hot chocolate & Christmas carols to get us in the mood, and ended with dim sum made by our in-house master chef!
Thanks so much!!  All others welcome to add your own touches!