Handcarved and handpainted in Germany, this two-piece set features a pregnantMaryon herDonkey, riding to Bethlehem.

Part of Ostheimer's nativity collection, this Mary figure may be set out with Joseph during Adventthe four weeks leading up to Christmasand then be replaced with the classic Mary figure on Christmas Eve.

It is also a lovely tradition to use this Mary figure along with our wooden . Light one candle for each night of advent as Mary travels on her donkey inward toward the center of the spiral on Christmas Eve.

The set is designed so Mary can be removed from the donkey and each figure can be displayed or played with separately.

Ostheimer wooden figuresare a treat for all ages!

Many families like to make it a tradition to add to their child's collection of these sweet and charming German wooden toys yearly by giving a new piece each birthday or Christmas.