She goes to church and believes in God, and he is an Aethist.
We can get them an Italian set here in Germany, and it´s beautiful.
2007-12-11 01:07:23 · 21 answers · asked by Learning is fun! 4 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
Contrary to the comment listed above, I have yet to meet any non-Catholic Christian who is even remotely offended by a nativity scene. Tons of non-Catholics have them in their homes and churches and they are not considered idols by anyone either. Get your info straight before you start spouting it as truth.
While it is the thought that counts, and I'm sure the Nativity set is beautiful, I wouldn't get it since you said he is atheist. Most people buy practical gifts that can be used in the home, but that's definitely not written in stone.
2007-12-11 07:35:16 · answer #1 · answered by *Miss_Autumn* 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, blessed be the cheese makers. The Queen Elizabeth will make a great concierge. You know she wasn't letting just anyone in her place. email me about floating pies and I will do your Nativity Scene. Depending on your neighborhood, the Virgin Mary may be all you need, but a clothes basket,(preferably wicker,) with a blanket rolled up artfully would be a nice touch. If you don't have a star, do you have a disco ball?
2016-05-23 01:11:40 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what you give a bridal couple is up to you. A beautiful nativity set would be a nice gift to anyone - at any time.
And PS to Blunt - I'm a good Catholic girl - whose significant other is a staunch Independent Baptist (and is as proud a Bible-thumper as they come) - straight from the back-hollers of West-by-God-Virginia. We attend his church - and they have a perfectly lovely nativity scene set up in the sanctuary.
So you're not entirely correct.
2007-12-11 01:36:45 · answer #3 · answered by Barbara B 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Although the idea sounds great and the craftsmanship of a European set would probably be exquisite, it is not very practicle! In respect of each of their beliefs you should refrain from giving them such a gift as to not take the chance of offending one's beliefs. However, you have endless choices and the opportunity of giving them a beautiful and elegant gift from Europe....Austrian crystal, Italian procelains/woodwork, German Hummels and china/clocks, chose something that will not compromise their beliefs and that in the years to come will still be a reminder of this special day and not sitting in storage or that it went to the garage sale! I'm sure they appreciate and love your choice of another European gift! Good Luck!
2007-12-11 01:45:30 · answer #4 · answered by itzybit_303 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That is a tough question. You want to consider both of their beliefs. If you know that he is an Aethist, then I probably wouldn't suggest giving them the nativity scene unless they have other holiday decorations up around their home. If they don't, then I would suggest buying them a gift from their registry.
2007-12-11 01:14:28 · answer #5 · answered by Miss Sunshine 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Personally, if he's an athesist, then I don't think it's a good gift for the couple. What's he going to do with a nativity scene? A gift they both would enjoy seems more thoughtful.
2007-12-11 01:15:53 · answer #6 · answered by Sarah S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nativity scenes, although beautiful, hold a deep religious meaning for Catholics. Since you are in Germany, they can be found there in a variety of materials (crystal, wood, porcelain) at a very reasonable price and made with exquisite craftmanship.
You have mentioned the religious beliefs of this couple. The only way it would be appropiate is if she is catholic or episcopalian, if she would be baptist or non-denominational or any other branch, it may be offensive to them, since baptist feel pretty strong against religious images, as they consider them 'false idols".
Good luck
PS/ I LOVE Germany!! I'm sooo jealous!!!!! This time of the year is sooo much fun there. The chrismas markets, the hot apple cider, the gluweine, the lebenkuchen.... sniff!
2007-12-11 01:15:12 · answer #7 · answered by Blunt 7 · 3⤊ 3⤋
If he's an Atheist, at worst it could seem like pressure for him to become Christian, and at best it's a gift for her and not for them as a couple.
I'd say no.
I always go for cash as most couples put themselves into debt while planning the wedding.
2007-12-11 12:00:28 · answer #8 · answered by bountifiles 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes . . . I say go for it..
I had a former coworker (and her hubby) who received a lovely nativity set as a wedding gift. They were thrilled, as they had no Christmas decorations at all.
I think this is a good idea!
2007-12-11 08:13:40 · answer #9 · answered by Suz123 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
well i know from when my father remarried in January of 2004 they recieved a christmas nativity set i think it would still make a nice family oriented present
2007-12-11 01:11:39 · answer #10 · answered by MuffinLuvsTrees 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋