Joseph (Poland)
The figures of this crèche are made of birch branches constructed by woodsmen in Poland who create nativity scenes when the weather does not permit them to work outside. All the carving was done with an ax. Note how the figure seems to "emerge" from the branch. Each type of wood used for the figures has its own distinctive bark, which serves as the "clothing" for the figure.

Giving opportunity of the day:
Provide a dairy cow for protein

Meditation of the day
Daily office