Heirloom Nativity Sampler - Christmas Embroidery and Cross Stitch Pattern

“Sweet angels sing on Christmas night Come shepherds see the wondrous sight. Come wise men see the star above, A Babe is born to bring us Love.” This elegant snowy Heirloom Sampler was inspired by many warm Christmas memories. When I was a child in Holland and then in Canada, the emphasis at Christmas was on the celebration of the Nativity story. Since we’d already received our presents from 'St. Nicholas' early in December, we were very focused on the coming of the baby Jesus! Usually, a week before Christmas, we decorated our new Christmas tree with sparkling ornaments and white candles. We would hang pine and fir boughs on the walls. But I wasn't tall enough to decorate the tree or walls, so in our family, my special joy and privilege was arranging the Creche. On our best side table, I would lay fluffy white cotton and some sparkles to make the snow shine. Then I added the barn with Mary and Joseph, the Shepherds and their sheep, the three Kings with a camel, and a gorgeous floatin