A collection of the prettiest modern nativity sets you can find. These are not your grandmother’s nativity sets, they’re neutral and minimalist and beautiful!
Christmas can bring out the collector in people. For some, its nutcrackers. Others add a special new ornament to their collection every year. Some people have elaborate Christmas villages, and this year I’m seeing lots of bottle brush tree collections.
But I love nativities.
Growing up, we had a few special nativity sets. One delicate porcelain set that went on top of the piano, and then a few more tucked into bookshelves and on tables. It was always a special event when we set up the nativity, and we all wanted the privilege of placing the baby Jesus (with his perpetually broken arm, haha).
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Now that I have my own family, I’ve continued the tradition of decorating with nativities. I think we’re up to 7 different sets. (I even spray painted an ugly nativity set!) We have a few nice sets that are up out of reach, and then we also have the Fisher Price Nativity set and a wooden nativity set that the kids are welcome to play with and rearrange to their hearts content.
Nativities help my family stay focused on the real reason we celebrate Christmas, the birth of Jesus Christ. When they were little, it was fun to find pieces of the Little People nativity set in random places. I remember one day cleaning up toys and finding Mary and a camel in the Little People school bus. It made me laugh so hard!
Finding Modern Nativity Sets
Its fun to shop for nativities, but it can be tricky to find modern ones. There are lots of “classic” nativity sets out there, but beautiful, modern nativity sets are hard to come by.
So I scoured the stores and found 20 of the prettiest modern nativities. I’ve linked them up below, just click the pictures or links to shop.
Modern Nativity Sets
Simple, modern and neutral, these nativity sets are not your grandma's nativity! Your family will remember the real reason for the season with these pretty nativity sets.
White and silver nativity set - 7 pc
Truly a beautiful and minimalist, simple nativity set.
White and gold nativity - 12 pc
Gorgeous modern full nativity set, including creche, animals and angel. Beautiful!
Neutral, modern Nativity Set - 8 pc
This beautiful set is unique, in that the baby Jesus is being held by Joseph. Includes 3 shepherds and 3 wisemen.
Ivory and Gold Nativity Set - 7 pc
Classic and neutral, this set is beautiful!
Modern Wooden Nativity Set - 11 pc
Playful and simple wood nativity set, including creche. Darling!
Elegant white w/grey Nativity - 10 pc
Beautiful and modern nativity set with creche and animals.
Willow Tree Nativity set - 6 pc
The original modern nativity set. Neutral and classic.
Neutral Nativity set - 10 pc
Beautiful neutral and modern nativity set, including creche.
Holy Family Wood Nativity Scene
Simple and rustic nativity scene, matches perfectly with farmhouse decor.
Gold toned Nativity set - 6 pc
This stunning 6 piece seems to glow, and comes with the creche.
Metal Nativity Set - 12 pc
This large and beautiful set can go with modern or rustic farmhouse decor!
Gray and White Nativity Set - 8 pc
This beautful nativity is a neutral and modern take on the classic nativity set.
White and taupe with gold set - 6 pc
Simple and beautiful, this white set would go with any style of decor.
Cream Nativity Set - 11 pc
A neutral and slightly rustic version of the classic nativity scene.
White and grey holy family - 3 pc
Minimal and modern, this set is small and beautiful.
White and silver Nativity set - 10 pc
The detail on this modern nativity set is simply gorgeous.
Metallic nativity set - 15 pc
This large nativity set is beautiful. Included creche, animals and angel.
Rose gold wood nativity set - 9 pc
This simple nativity set is beautiful and modern, and durable enough for the little ones to play with.
Mikasa nativity set - 8 pc
An instant family heirloom, this nativity is beautiful and white with gold accents.
White Nativity set - 10 pc
This set looks pink in the picture, but is actually a beautiful white with gold accents.
I hope this was helpful. Merry Christmas, friends!
I also have a collection of nativity sets. My main one is the Willow Tree brand, gifted to me by my mom as a formal set. The Fisher Price set first came out when my oldest was a baby. We loved it so much, that I have one of my own, and one for each of my girls to take with them for their own family some day. My collection includes wooden sets of various sizes, various small porcelin sets, a plastic Precious Moments one, and even one with the Veggie Tales characters! Displaying these brings me so much joy! I am hopeful that someday I will have my mom’s set…is is made of wax, and quite fragile.
Oh I’d love to have the full Willow Tree set, it is so pretty. That’s fun that you have so many sets! And that’s a great idea to buy and save the Little People sets for your kids future families. They are sometimes hard to find! And a wax nativity set, wow that would be delicate!