Sheltering Animals for The Holy Family

Watchful companions of the Christmas miracle.

Brand: Willow Tree® by DEMDACO
Part Number: 27160

Complete your cherished Willow Tree® Nativity with the beautifully sculpted Sheltering Animals for The Holy Family, a thoughtfully designed companion set by acclaimed artist Susan Lordi. Created to accompany the The Holy Family (SKU 26290), these gentle animals symbolize the warmth, protection, and quiet reverence surrounding the birth of Christ, adding depth and authenticity to your Christmas display.

Hand-painted in soft, natural tones, this collection of four peaceful animals reflects the humble surroundings of the Nativity. Their calm expressions and graceful poses embody the spirit of watchfulness and devotion, reminding us that all of creation welcomed the arrival of the Christ Child. Together, they create a scene filled with serenity, hope, and unconditional love.

Designed to work seamlessly with The Holy Family collection, the animals are perfectly scaled to gather around Mary, Joseph, and Baby Jesus beneath the coordinating pierced-metal shelter backdrop. Together, these pieces create an intimate Nativity ideal for smaller spaces while preserving the emotional beauty and artistry that define Willow Tree®.

Susan Lordi shares her inspiration for the accompanying shelter:

"The repetitive swirling concentric mark-making is suggestive of twinkling stars at night. The roof is an intertwined, organic structure that suggests a bower of twigs or branches. Since the surface patterning is complex with tiny elements, I wanted to pare down the form to the simplest possible."

Although created specifically for The Holy Family, these beautifully sculpted animals also pair wonderfully with other Willow Tree® Nativity pieces and angels, allowing collectors to build a display that becomes a treasured Christmas tradition year after year.

Whether beginning your Willow Tree® Nativity or expanding an existing collection, Sheltering Animals for The Holy Family brings warmth, life, and timeless symbolism to one of the season's most meaningful displays.

Perfect Gift For

• Christmas gifts
• Nativity collectors
• Faith-based home décor
• Family holiday traditions
• Housewarming gifts
• Church and ministry gifts
• Wedding gifts
• Willow Tree® collectors

Product Features

• Authentic Willow Tree® by DEMDACO
• Designed by award-winning artist Susan Lordi
• Companion animal set for The Holy Family collection
• Four hand-painted animals symbolizing warmth, protection, and peaceful watchfulness
• Beautifully complements The Holy Family (SKU 26290)
• Coordinates with the pierced-metal shelter backdrop
• Materials: Hand-painted resin
• Packaging: Willow Tree® gift box with enclosure card
• Easy care—dust with a soft cloth or soft brush. Avoid water and cleaning solvents.

Display this peaceful animal grouping beneath the stars of your Willow Tree® Nativity and create a heartfelt Christmas scene that celebrates faith, hope, and the humble beauty of the first Christmas. Designed with timeless elegance, Sheltering Animals for The Holy Family is a meaningful addition that families will treasure and display for generations.

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