Sentiment A child is born written on Enclosure Card Willow Tree nativity collections have become favorite holiday traditions. The Holy Family is a small intimate rendering The Christmas Story has a tall, majestic presence. The Nativity is a large display of many pieces that can be combined in many ways. All nativities reflect Willow Tree simplicity and elegant form that have made them timeless classics 7.5h hand painted resin figure. Packaged in fitted box ready for gift giving. Complemented by Shelter for The Holy Family and Sheltering Animals as a complete nativity collection Artist Susan Lordi hand carves the original of each Willow Tree piece from her studio in Kansas City, MO. This piece is cast from Susan s original carving and painted by hand. Since 1999, Susan Lordi has worked in partnership with DEMDACO to produce, market and distribute Willow Tree, her line of carved, figurative sculptures.