
P.O. Box 304
Arcadia, Oklahoma 73007
(405) 396-2242

Though trumpeted by Angels and heralded by Kings, the birth of Christ was simple, humble and full of joy. It is in this same spirit that With Joy Nativities began its journey more than twenty-three years ago.
Before a piece is added to the collection, many prototypes are designed. This process can take up to a year before the final selection is made by the artist, Pat Darcey. Once chosen, the piece is meticulously hand-wrapped to be added into one-of-a-kind sets. Each piece is signed and dated with the year it was registered with the Library of Congress, Office of Copyrights and each collector is provided a signed certificate of authentication.
Fleecy wraps of hand-spun and imported yarns sheathe the pine figures of Mary, Joseph and the Baby Jesus. Wool-covered wooden donkeys, camels, cows, goats, sheep, oxen and lambs encircle the bunting-swaddled newborn, nestling in a cloud of wool and babies breath on pecan twigs.
A lamb is prancing at the feet of a stargazing shepherd gingerly holding a newborn lamb. Our young kneeling drummer plays on a taut leather drum. Representing the jewels of our collection, the Wisemen bear gifts of pyrite as the symbol of gold, real frankincense and myrrh, carried in arms embellished with gold thread cuffs. While Angels hover nearby, a cedar stable shelters the Humble Child and an aromatic cedar star perches above to guide all in search of His birthplace.
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1. ANGEL-A (far left - flying): With an eyelet between wings for suspending. | 26.50 |
| 2. ANGEL-B (left center - standing): Shyly, she buries her face in her bouquet. | 26.50 |
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| 3. ANGEL-C (right center - trumpet up): Reveling in His arrival, these are hand-turned glass trumpets. | 39.00 |
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| 4. ANGEL-D (far right - trumpet down): Also, heralding with a glass trumpet. | 39.00 |
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5. CALF: Nestled at it's mothers' side. | 18.50 |
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6. CAMEL-A (far left - small): One of four designs from which to choose, intending one for each Wiseman. | 29.00 |
| 7. CAMEL-B (left center - medium) | 31.00 |
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| 8. CAMEL-C (right center - large) | 32.00 |
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| 9. CAMEL-D (far right - recumbent): All bells are gold plated. | 33.00 |
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10. COW-A (right - standing): Naturally, swishing flies with her tail. | 30.00 |
| 11. COW-B (left - recumbent): The first piece to be curved, as a true cow lying in a field. | 33.50 |
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12. DONKEY: Bearer of Mary. | 18.00 |
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13. DRUMMER-A (left - kneeling): Humbly kneeling as he gives his musical offering. | 23.00 |
| 14. DRUMMER-B (right - standing): Traditional, head bowed in reverence. | 23.00 |
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15. FOAL-D (left - head down): Unaware and grazing, this little one is missing the Main Event. | 11.00 |
| 16. FOAL-F: (right - head up): Braying as a tribute to the triumphant newborn. | 11.00 |
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17. GOAT: Unaware of the excitement, he chews on his bell rope. (Shown in various colors.) | 13.50 |
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18. INNKEEPER: Wears a leather apron and raises a lantern with a Swarovski crystal flame. | 38.50 |
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19. JESUS: The swaddled babe. | 13.50 |
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20. JOSEPH: His shawl matches Mary's. (Shown in various colors.) | 26.00 |
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21. LAMB-B (left - standing): Like the mother sheep. | 7.50 |
| 22. LAMB-D (right - looking up): On his toes looking up at the newborn lamb in the arms of Shepherd-B. | 7.50 |
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23. MANGER: Ash, walnut or pecan twigs wrapped in imported and hand-spun yarns. They come in earth-tones, white and off-white. | 36.00 |
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24. MARY: Her garment contrasts in harmony with Joseph's. (Shown in various colors.) | 25.00 |
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25. OXEN-A: "Growing" horns on these tough oxen is a thirty step process. (Shown in various colors.) | 38.00 |
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26. OX-B: Recumbent. | 40.00 |
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27. SADDLES: These are woven by a well-known artist from Albuquerque. We suggest you fill them with twigs from the home place of someone in your family. (Shown in various colors on different Camels.) | 5.50 |
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28. SHEEP: Ewes bells, as all of our bells, are gold plated. (Shown in various colors.) | 10.00 |
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29. SHEEP DOG: Alert for straying lambs. | 10.00 |
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30. SHEPHERD-A (left - standing): Bows his head in worship. | 21.00 |
| 31. SHEPHERD-B (center - standing): Holding newborn lamb, he gazes at the Star. | 25.00 |
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| 32. SHEPHERD-C (right - kneeling): Looking at the star. | 23.00 |
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33. STABLE-A: The Basic Stable. The end stalls replicate inverted arches of church windows, symbolizing the worship of the Christ Child. The short end opens outward to welcome all. The tallest wall is dovetailed for strength and the base is signed with the copyright date. Made of cedar. | 46.00 |
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34. STABLE-B: The Basic Stable covered in Spanish Moss, entwined with vines of honeysuckle, grape or willow. | 58.50 |
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35. STABLE-C: The Basic Stable covered with Spanish Moss and sprinkled with dried flowers. | 78.50 |
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36. STAR-A: Crafted of aromatic cedar, aiding in the protection of the yarns. | 4.00 |
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37. STAR-B: Rising above the stable on a copper rod, this cedar star guides all to the manger with a sparkling Swarovski crystal. Beveled on the outside as well as the inside, both front and back, makes this star beautiful "in the round" | 35.00 |
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38. STAR-C: NEW THIS YEAR! A freestanding star, mounted in a granite stone on a brass rod surrounded by one and a half pounds of semi-polished river rock. For use with or without stable. | 42.00 |
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39. WISEMEN - EACH: Gaspar, Melchior or Balthasar. | 55.00 |
| 40. WISEMEN - SET: Each bearing a gift of real Frankincense, real Myrrh or Pyrite, as the symbol of gold. (This can be replaced by true gold of your own). | 165.00 |
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41. THREE PIECE SET: Mary, Joseph, and Baby/ Manger. Many collectors start here. | 100.50 |
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42. FIVE PIECE SET: Mary, Joseph, Baby/Manger, Sheep, and Shepherd-A. | 131.50 |
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43. NINE PIECE SET: Mary, Joseph, Baby/Manger, Camel-A, Donkey, 3 Sheep, and Shepherd-A. | 198.50 |
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44. TWELVE PIECE SET: Mary, Joseph, Baby/Manger, Camel-A, Donkey, 3 Sheep, Shepherd-A, Cow-A, Goat, and Oxen-A. | 280.00 |
Rock Ledge Ranch Festival
at the base of the Garden of the Gods, Colorado Springs, CO
September 17, 18 & 19
War Eagle Fair
Highway 303 in Northwest Arkansas
October 14, 15, 16 & 17
Heart of Tulsa
at the Quick Trip Center, Tulsa Fairgrounds, Tulsa OK
November 19, 20 & 21
The Home/Studio Show
from 10 am to 6 pm
December 3, 4 & 5
at the Artists Studio; 17600 N. Anderson Road, Arcadia OK 73007
one mile East and one mile South of "POPS" on Route 66
We look forward to seeing you at one of the shows this year!
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