All Roads Lead to the Manger
Italy
Fontanini Family
Setting – J. G. Roten

Flat roof tops, tightly clustered houses and narrow streets suggest a near Eastern location. The nativity stable sits on top of the hillside, dominating the village. Although steep and narrow, all roads lead to the manger. Not only beggars, but also kings have to climb the hill of Christ's presence. However long the way, however many the obstacles, the goal, the manger, remains visible from all directions, and the angel is there to encourage the tardy and the lazy and the confused. This set is part of the vast Fontanini assortment of figures and accessories, a long-standing Italian Christmas tradition with frequently added elements.