St. John Chrysostomos Greek Orthodox Monastery

• The selection of Nativity Prints can be found in the "Christmas Nativity Prints" album.
• Detailed photos of the items on this page can be found in the       "Christmas 1" album in the Photo Gallery Index.

Many items can be made for the Christmas season that are wonderful gifts for children, parents, grandparents and godparents as well as other family members and friends.  While any item in this website would be a great gift, you might also consider the items on the following pages which include:

• Ornaments
• Nativity Icons
• "Merry Christmas" Plaques
• Wreaths
• Candle Centerpieces
• Nativity Icon Eggs
• Keepsake Boxes

Below are the different Nativity prints from which you can choose.

(Background colors may vary from those shown.)

                Example A                                Example B                      Example C

           Example D                       Example E                                ExampleF

                                                                                            Example G                        Example H

 Other popular prints for the Christmas season:

                                     Example I                                                  Example J

                                       Example K                                            Example L

  Geode Slice Ornaments

       Example (A) of CRSMS-1        Example (B) of CRSMS-1                   Example (C) of CRSMS-2                    Example (D) of CRSMS-3                                             Example (E) of CRSMS-3

• Geode Slice Ornaments come in varying shapes, sizes and colors.
• You may choose approximate sizes but colors will be selected by the Sisters based on the icon print used and what is available.
• Each will come with a gold chord for hanging as well as a hand-written "Merry Christmas" message on the back.
• You can choose from the "natural" slice style that has rough edges and unique uneven shapes or the plain circular style.
• Besides Nativity icon prints, also consider icons of Christ, the Theotokos, Archangels and Patron Saints.

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Double Sided Ornaments
      Example of Double Sided (Front)                                     (Back)

• These ornaments are mounted on wood with a gold painted border and are approximately 3½" in diameter.
• They include a circular ring and gold chord for hanging.
• The acrylic box is nice for gift giving.  It includes some festive decoration and the ornament is supported by gold chord tied through the top of the box.
• You may choose any combination of prints.  Examples are shown and might include:
  • Christ/Theotokos
  • Nativity Icon/Another icon of choice
  • Archangel Michael/Archangel Gabriel
  • Christ/Patron Saint
  • Pair of favorite saints or patron saints
• Background and primary colors will be selected based on the icon prints used and will be matching on the front and back.

                                   
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 Ball Ornaments

   Example of Ball Ornament (Front)                                (Back)

Item: CRSMS-5 (To see other examples, see the Christmas Items Part 1 album in the photo gallery)
Price: $13.00

• Glass ornaments approximately 3" in diameter
• Icon or Nativity print of choice
• Hand-painted background (colors will vary and depend on icon print used)
• Embossed decoration around icon print
• Hand-painted lettering
• Hand-painted "Merry Christmas" with decoration on reverse (see example)