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Show erne Modern Christmas cards feature literally hundreds of interpretations interpreta-tions of the popular Nativity theme. Many of these are reproductions from the old masters, while many j others have been created especial-1 especial-1 ly for the Christmas card industry. The Nativity theme, which naturally nat-urally lends itself to an almost endless variety of Interpretations and wealth of detail, long has been a favorite subject of Christian artists. Many of the details, based upon certain Bible tuxts, have fostered various legends such as those concerning the Magi which grew until the. Wise Men were identified and given kingdoms. Tha Annunciation Is among th earliant aubject represented in Christian art, antedating the Ma-donna Ma-donna and Child theme by aeveral centurlaa, and it la interesting to note that the fathers of the Church determined how the Madonna should be portrayed: her dresa and mantle art usually blue and red. |