Mini Wooden Manger with Straw + Baby Jesus

Perfect for the Advent “Straw for Baby Jesus” devotion, or for use as Advent decor, this CAY exclusive custom-designed set will help make Advent beautiful and meaningful in your home.

The idea behind “Straw for Baby Jesus” is for kids to learn in action about Jesus’ words in the parable: “as you did it to one of the least of these my brethren, you did it to me”. Their sacrifices and good works during Advent, done for parents or friends or siblings, can help to create a soft, comfy bed for the baby Jesus when he is born on Christmas. Sets are crafted by Catholic All Year in our Virginia woodshop, made from ¼ inch plywood. 

*This manger is mini, and doesn't come with the pegs to secure the pieces together like the bigger sets do! It holds together with just the slats, but for a very secure fit, you can add a dab of wood glue (especially if it will get handled often by little hands!) 

Set includes:

• Manger pieces (4 end pieces, 7 slats)
• 50g bundle of raffia
• 2.5” resin baby Jesus
• 8” x 12” cloth storage bag

Details:

• assembled manger is roughly 6" long 
• manger is cut from ¼” hardwood plywood
• not intended for use as a toy
• raffia is included
• baby Jesus figure is made in China
• MANGER IS MADE IN THE USA
• CAY EXCLUSIVE

Our wooden products are cut in-house at the CAY Marketplace! Due to their handmade nature, please expect a few extra days of handling time before your order with wooden items is shipped. Additionally, please expect some variation in cut/grain/color since this item is made from a natural product! If your item appears dusty when it arrives, it could be the wooden residue from the laser machine that has settled. A simple wipe with a damp paper towel will clean it right up!